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For over 30 years, we have been offering a unique assortment of unusual bulbous and tuberous plants. Many of these are still available, but some varieties are no longer on sale or were only offered once. You can view these special varieties in our archive. As the availability of these plants is highly unpredictable, we are unfortunately unable to provide any information on this matter. We are therefore unable to respond to any enquiries on this subject sent by email.
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Acis autumnalis subsp. oporanthus - Archived archive
A vigorously growing subspecies from the Rif Mountains, an area in the north of Morocco. White, sometimes slightly pink bell-shaped flowers on 25 cm long flower stalks. Both the inner and the outer petals end in three "teeth". Fairly hardy in a sunny, sheltered spot.
Acis ionica - Archived archive
Formerly considered the Greek form of A. valentina, since 2006 a separate species. A. ionica originates from the Ionian Islands, the West Sterea Islands in Greece, and a small area in Albania, near the city of Vlore. In Latin, Acis comes from the word acutus, meaning pointed or sharp, referring to the pointed petals. The white flowers appear early in autumn.
Acis ionica ssp. vlorense - Archived archive
A late-summer Acis for rock garden or pot. Needs a resting period in summer. This form originates from mainland Albania. It is more resistant to damp conditions than the form from the western Greek islands.
Acis nicaeensis - Archived archive
The French Spring Snowflake. Origin: the southeast of France, the Cote d'Azur, where this species is called Niveole Nice. Has white nodding flowers and dark green leaves.
Allium 'Beau Regard' - Archived archive
A hybrid that was created in 1959 by J.R. Axe Duyvenbode by crossing macleanii A. and A. christophii. It has the same genitors as A. 'Globemaster'. This descendant has a sturdy 90-100 cm stem. The aster violet flower is one of the larger alliums, the flower can reach a size of up to 25 cm in diameter.
Allium 'His Excellency' - Archived archive
Introduced in 1993. A tall ornamental onion which is, in all likelihood, a hybrid of A. macleanii and an unknown species, or possibly a variant of A. macleanii. The leaves remain a glossy green for quite a long time, and the stem is slightly ribbed. The numerous, somewhat pinched, individual florets are a soft lilac-pink colour.
Allium 'Jackpot' - Archived archive
A sturdy, large-flowered allium. Has remarkably healthy, shiny green leaves during flowering. From the huge round shiny buds emerges a spherical, compact inflorescence with violet-blue, shiny, star-shaped flowers. An allium with a guaranteed long flowering period or long vase life.
Allium 'Marshmellow' - Archived archive
Very useful soft lilac-pink, spherical ornamental onion, not only because of the color but also because of the pleasant height of 50 cm. At first glance, it is reminiscent of a low form of A. giganteum or A. elatum. Previously offered as Allium loratum, but that is incorrect.
Allium 'Mercurius' - Archived archive
A cross of Allium auctum x Allium atropurpureum. Sturdy straight stems sport a purple hemispherical umbel, like Allium atropurpureum. A noteworthy feature is the thick layer of wax on the leaves, which allows the leaves to remain green for a longer period of time. Excellent cut flower, introduced by Fa. A. Langedijk.
Allium 'Metallic Shine' - Archived archive
Glossy violet, star-shaped flowers in an airy, hemispherical inflorescence. The sheen reveals that one of the parents must be A. christophii. It is entirely justified that this beauty received a Certificate from the K.A.V.B. in 2012. The green foliage is strikingly hairy. An excellent cut flower.
Allium 'World Cup' - Archived archive
Selected by Janis Ruksans in his own nursery using seedlings from A. Macleanii x A. stipitatum. Although it is not entirely certain that A. stipitatum has been involved: the flower and leaves are most similar to those of A. macleanii. The colour of the flower is purplish pink, the leaves remain green for a long time during the flowering period.
Allium acuminatum - Archived archive
Collected by Art Guppy in British Columbia, Canada. The name 'Acuminatum' refers to the arrangement of the inner petals, which in contrast to the outer leaves are bent-back tapered segments that are placed over the ovary. The umbel is composed of 10 to 30 flowers that range in colour from deep pink to dark purple. It is important that the bulbs are in a dry place from the beginning of flowering in July to autumn.
Allium altissimum - Archived archive
Intro: 1884. A. altissimum can still be found in Central Asia and north-eastern Iran, but also in northwestern Afghanistan. A spectacular allium that bears not too large, 10-12 cm diameter spherical purple flowers on sturdy 2 meter high stems. Looks fantastic when planted amongst tall grasses, the flowers growing between the grass create a surprising effect.
Allium ampeloprasum 'Hairy Friend' - Archived archive
The new available varieties are the result of selection from seeds collected in the Mediterranean. Our furry friend is characterized by the light pink flowers that stick out irregularly at different lengths. Each petal has a purplish-pink vein on the outside. The flowers have purplish-pink stamens.
Allium ampeloprasum 'Rose Picture' - Archived archive
Most large ornamental onions are at their best in May and June. Rose Picture peaks a month later, making this ornamental onion interesting for use in combination with summer flowering plants in flower beds. Rose picture has pink petals with purple veins and protruding yellow stamens. Perfect cut flower.
Allium aschersonianum - Archived archive
(Synonym: A. Eximium). Its habitat is southern Turkey, Israel and northeastern Libya. First described in 1882 by Barbey. The flower forms a semi-circular umbel and consists of glossy, purplish-red star-shaped flowers. For our gardens, a difficult species to keep because growth and leaf formation takes place before winter. There is a high risk of the above-ground parts freezing. Late planting may be a solution. The healthy bulbs come from a Dutch nursery (no import).
Allium backhousianum x aflatunense - Archived archive
Spectacular, high ornamental onion which stood out to me from a great distance in a vast field of alliums. Compact soft lilac spheres on two and a half meter high stems! The high A. altissimum which stood beside it paled into insignificanse. Has remarkable blue stamens.
Allium bolanderi - Archived archive
A very small ornamental onion with a flower head consisting of detached, slender, pointed purple flowers. There is a dark purple vein on the petals. Native to southern Oregon and northern California, occurring under native oaks, on granite soil, which is rock hard and dried out in summer. The small bulb lies horizontally in the ground. A. bolanderi was introduced by S. Watson in 1879.
Allium brachyscapum - Archived archive
A rare species, found by Janis Ruksans in the 1980s on his journey through the Kopet-Dag, a mountain range that forms the border between Iran and Turkmenistan. Growing under harsh conditions, on bare southern slopes, in a soil type consisting of fine pebbles interspersed with clay. Between the two long, ribbon-shaped, slightly curved leaves, the spherical inflorescence appears with pink, star-shaped flowers.
Allium caesium - Archived archive
Intro: 1830. Origin: Turkestan Mountains at Zaamin, Uzbekistan. The flower is similar to A. caeruleum but larger, while the plant remains lower and blooms somewhat earlier. The flower varies from light to dark blue with a dark midrib and has a greenish glow. This is a relatively easy growing species.
Allium caesium 'Aravan' - Archived archive
Multiple colours are found in the variable species A. caesium, such as this strikingly dark blue A. caesium 'Aravan'. The name suggests that this form originated in south-western Kyrgyzstan, in the south-eastern part of the Fergana Valley, Aravan district.
Allium caesium 'Pskem's Beauty' - Archived archive
As expected, some superb selections come from the variable species A. cesium. This batch distinguishes itself by the bright blue, green tinted flowers with a darker midrib in a looser umbel. Janis Ruksans saw them in Ihnachsai, Uzbekistan and its colour reminds him of a blue summer sky with drifting white clouds.
Allium caesium 'Summer Sky' - Archived archive
Introduction: 1830. Origin: Turkestan Mountains near Zaamin in Uzbekistan. The spherical inflorescence somewhat resembles A. caeruleum but is larger, while the plant remains shorter and flowers slightly earlier. The flower color varies from light to dark blue with a dark central vein. The whole has a greenish sheen. A relatively easy-to-grow species.
Allium caesium -Wine- - Archived archive
Intro: 1830. Origin: Turkestan Mountains near Zaamin in Uzbekistan. The spherical umbel looks a bit like the one of A. caeruleum but larger, while the plant remains lower and blooms somewhat earlier. Flower colour varies from light to dark blue with a dark midrib. This year we are introducing a fantastic wine red form.
Allium callimischon subsp. haemostictum - Archived archive
Introduction: 1978. Origin: Crete and western Turkey. The small flower head consists of pale pink, almost white flowers with blood-red speckles. (In Greek, ‘haima’ means blood.)
Allium carolinianum - Archived archive
In 1804, Mr De Candolle described this Allium under the name carolinianum, assuming that this species actually originated from Carolina. This was incorrect, as this onion is identical to A. blandum, which is found in the Himalayas. This selection features a strong flower stalk bearing a spherical inflorescence about 3 cm in diameter, densely covered with cylindrical, dark pink, wonderfully fragrant flowers.
Allium cassium subsp. hirtellum - Archived archive
Delicate pure white flowers with a soft green vein and a greenish-yellow center form an airy, wide umbel of about twenty on 30 cm high stems. The selection comes from material collected on a calcareous mountain slope in Turkey. Another location is Lebanon. An excellent cut flower.
Allium cepa var. viviparum - Archived archive
Egyptian onion or tree onion. Each bulbil that can be planted virtually all year, soon develops into a bizarre plant. We encounter the pear-shaped bulbils in the leaf axils and in the flower parts; they need to be regularly picked. Both the stem and the bulbs can be used as a culinary herb in fish dishes and stews.
Allium chelotum - Archived archive
A true beauty that we owe to Mr Per Wendelbo who described and introduced this species from Iran in 1966. The black seed pods stay visible continuously during flowering between the soft lilac pink flowers in the globular inflorescence, creating a real spectacle. Narrow, shiny, green elliptical leaves. Grows well in a sunny spot in well-drained soil.
Allium chloranthum - Archived archive
At first glance, it appears that we are dealing with A. flavum here. However, the graceful inflorescence of A. chloranthum is denser, the numerous flowers are greenish-yellow in colour, and it also flowers a good month earlier. Attractive selections and hybrids with A. convallarioides are currently being developed. Originally from the province of Gaziantep in Turkey. Easy to grow in well-drained soil.
Allium colchicifolium - Archived archive
A beautiful species native to Iraq, Iran and Turkey, introduced in 1859, mostly growing on open plains among deciduous shrubs on steep slopes. Related to A. orientale and A. kharputense. The semicircular umbels contain wide-spread white flowers, usually with purple central veining on the petals, and are supported by sturdy 15 cm. tall stems amid the two remarkably broad basal leaves.
Allium convallarioides - Archived archive
Introduction: 1924. Origin: Iran, Iraq, and parts of the Caucasus extending into Central Asia. An airy, spherical inflorescence with individual florets resembling lily-of-the-valley emerges from a membrane-enclosed flower bud. The white flowers have a clearly visible vein on both the outside and the inside. The four to five narrow petals are shorter than the 40 to 60 cm tall flower stalk.
Allium crenulatum - Archived archive
Introduction: 1899. This charming little allium has two sickle-shaped leaves that remain green right through to flowering. The flowers are white with a dark pink central stripe. The flower stalk is flat on both sides and serrated at the edges (crenulatus means: serrated, toothed). It thrives best in well-drained soil in a sunny position. Native to: the Cascade Mountains in Washington to Vancouver Island in Canada.
Allium cupuliferum - Archived archive
An attractive allium with an initially compact flower umbels consisting of slender, bowl-shaped, upward-facing purple-pink flowers. As flowering progresses, an airy flower umbel is formed by the different lengths of the flower stems. The flower retains this shape even when dried. The range was originally collected around the Timur Gates (or Gates of Tamerla-ne), an ancient passage between Tashkent and Samarkand, in Uzbekistan.
Allium darwasicum - Archived archive
A beautiful but rare species, collected in the Varsob Valley in Tajikistan. The flower color is greenish white: there is a green stripe on all the white sepals. The compact inflorescence is supported by a flower stalk 40 to 60 cm high.
Allium darwasicum 'Darwas Wonder' - Archived archive
In the mountains of Tajikistan, in the vicinity of Iol, Arnold Seisums encountered a rare form of A. darwasicum. The greenish-yellow, upward-facing flowers have a deep yellow throat, and the stamens are cream-yellow, giving the flowers a light yellow appearance. Partly due to its strikingly fresh appearance, this allium won first prize at the K.A.V.B. Allium Judging last spring.
Allium dolichostylum - Archived archive
The first description dates back to 1934. The compact spherical inflorescence on a 50 cm tall stem consists of many purple brown flowers whose pointed petals have pink tops and a white edge. Native to Central Asia.
Allium falcifolium - Archived archive
Intro: 1882. Origin: the western United States, where people use the beautiful nicknames ‘Sickle-leaf Onion’ and ‘Sceptre-leaved Onion’ fort his species. The umbel is composed of up to 30 bell-shaped purple flowers with narrow petals. The rather fleshy leaves remain green for a long time. This plant thrives in soil that is not too dry.
Allium glandulosum - Archived archive
(Synonym: A. rhizomatum) Introduction: 1828. Originally collected around Mexico City, occurring on moist mountain slopes and meadows from Texas to southeastern Arizona and southwards toward Mexico. An autumn-flowering species with a loose umbel consisting of up to fifteen star-shaped, pinkish-red flowers overflowing with nectar. Ideal for a damp spot in a sunny rock garden.
Allium grande - Archived archive
A rare high allium with soft pink flowers. It has beautiful fresh leaves and wide apart, pointed petals. Occurs in small numbers in dark deciduous forests near Makhachkala in Dagestan, an autonomous republic of the Russian Federation bordering the Caspian Sea, in the Caucasus.
Allium guttatum subsp. sardoum - Archived archive
Origin: from Portugal via the Mediterranean coasts to Turkey. The thread-like leaves are situated on the underside of the stem. The compact, spherical inflorescence, with a diameter of about five cm, consists of cream-coloured florets on unequal stalks, each bearing a green, sometimes pink, stripe. This allium is somewhat reminiscent of a white drumstick (A. sphaerocephalon).
Allium hookeri - Archived archive
An Asian species, native to among others southwest China, India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Bhutan. In large parts of South and Southwest Asia it is valued as food. Not only the flowers and leaves are used in cooking, but also the roots (deep-fried). Firm, 1 cm wide, flat leaves. Small spherical inflorescences, up to 5 cm in diameter, with greenish white flowers.
Allium howellii var. clockeyi - Archived archive
An exclusively in California on granite soils occurring and now protected ornamental onion with white flowers. Noteworthy are the fiery red, bent flower stems, fading to green towards the bud. When the numerous white flowers with protruding white stamens open, the flower stems straighten up again.
Allium hyalinum - Archived archive
A Californian wild form that has its roots in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, mainly on the shady side of humid mountain slopes. Six to ten white, sometimes soft pink flowers together form an airy, transparent umbel. As flowering progresses, the petals become transparent (hyalinus = glassy, translucent). Pleasant, soft scent.
Allium jesdianum 'Akbulak' - Archived archive
A selected wild form of A. jesdianum from the vicinity of Akbulak, a town in Kyrgyzstan. The 70-90 cm tall stem is very dark and ribbed at the bottom. The colour of the flower, which is up to 12 cm in diameter, is lilac with lovely white stamens and purple anthers. A finer, high ornamental onion, which looks especially nice in more natural planting schemes.
Allium jesdianum 'Purple King' - Archived archive
The latest-flowering A. jesdianum. In 1983, it came into Janis Ruksans’ possession from the Moscow Botanical Garden under the name A. rosenbachianum. Until it was given the name ‘Purple King’, this allium was known as the ‘Moscow plant’. The ribbed flower stalk, the lower part of which is dark in colour, bears a compact, dark purple flower head with a diameter of eight to ten cm. An excellent cut flower.
Allium karataviense x 'Pink Giant' - Archived archive
Stunning seed-selected form with large pink inflorescences. Large grey-blue foliage.
Allium komarowii - Archived archive
A rarely offered allium with a compact, hemispherical, intense violet-purple inflorescence, bearing hundreds of star-shaped flowers with violet stamens on a 30 to 40 cm high stem. What is special about this plant is not just that the leaves are as beautiful as those of A. karataviense, but also that its flowers smell like chocolate. Origin: Tajikistan, the Serawschan Mountains. Named after Vladimir Leontiewitch Komarow, a Russian botanist.
Allium ledebourianum - Archived archive
Native to one of the highest peaks of the Altai Mountains in Siberia, the 4500 metres high Mt. Belukha. It grows there in the mountain pastures, in appalling conditions. The spherical umbels are composed of lilac-pink cup-shaped flowers. The blue-gray leaves are hollow. The flowers, the leaves and the underground parts are all edible.
Allium lemmonii - Archived archive
A species from California, somewhat similar to A. platycaule. An important difference is the habitat; this allium is found on moist soil. The flowers of the offered form are in a five-centimetre umbel and are white from the base, changing to pink towards the flower tips. On the outside there is a green vein. Pink and lilac forms are also found. Named after the botanist J.G. Lemmon.
Allium lenkoranicum - Archived archive
Found on 23 April 1987 in Azerbaijan, in the Talish Mountains near Lerik at an altitude of 1,860 metres. The umbel develops slowly from a very long bract and is very open, with flower stalks of varying lengths. The narrow petals are beige with a reddish tinge and a dark midrib.
Allium lipskyanum - Archived archive
Has been incorrectly referred to as Allium cupuliferum for years. Origin: Tajikistan. The plant has narrow, cup-shaped, upward pointing purple flowers which are bell shaped at the top. Initially they form a dense and compact inflorescence, but as they bloom the flower stems will grow into various lengths, creating a fluffy and appealing look.
Allium membranaceum - Archived archive
A beauty native to the forests of northern California. The seven-centimetre flower umbel consists of star-shaped flowers that range in colour from white to lavender-pink. On the underside of the elliptical flower petals are purple markings that frame the pale gynoecium as a ring. As the flowers age, they become papery and retain their colour. This is where the local name 'Papery Onion' will come from. The leaves are slender and flat, two or three in total.
Allium myrianthum - Archived archive
A Turkish species introduced as early as 1844. Janis Ruksans found the allium near the city of Göreme at the time of his first trip to Turkey. Remarkably, the flowers, which grow in a compact, dense spherical shape on 60-70 cm high flower stems, are exceptionally soft. The allium was nicknamed 'white pussy', it was as fuzzy as a kitten. The small white flowers appear from June.
Allium oschaninii - Archived archive
This well-growing onion from the mountains south of the Fergana Valley in Uzbekistan is closely related to the contemporary common onion (Allium cepa). The white flowers appear in summer, on hollow stems that measure up to one meter. An inflated portion of the stem will form at about 30 cm from the ground. After flowering they dry up nicely and may be used in dried flower arrangements.
Allium paniculatum var. minor - Archived archive
Native to Southern Europe, northward to Central France. A highly variable species with an inflorescence virtually identical to A. carinatum subsp. pulchellum. The dozens of light pink pendulous flowers, with a pink midrib, together form a nodding umbel. The leaves, which partially wrap around the flower stalk, are only a few millimeters wide and distinctly ribbed on the underside. The selection available consists of a low variety.
Allium protensum - Archived archive
A magnificent, rare allium. Initially regarded by Vvedensky as an Asian form of Allium schubertii, but classified by Per Wendelbo in 1935 as A. protensum. The semi-spherical inflorescence consists of numerous florets on slender stalks of varying lengths. The entire inflorescence can reach a diameter of 30 cm. The florets are a pale brownish-green in colour with a contrasting green central vein. Origin: Afghanistan, Iran and Central Asia.
Allium rosenbachianum 'White Empress' - Archived archive
A welcome addition to the range of alliums grown for cutting. Until now, there had been no early-flowering, tall, white allium. It’s of interest to the florist trade, but also for use in borders. It’s precisely at this time of year that gardens need some height; many tall perennials don’t start to show colour until June.
Allium rosenbachianum subsp. kwakense - Archived archive
Found in the Rangon mountains in Tajikistan and distinguishes itself by its more upright leaves. The airy, spherical inflorescence is composed of wine red, pointy, shiny flowers. Remarkable, especially because of the airy, transparent spherical shape with protruding white stamens.
Allium rotundum subsp. jajlae - Archived archive
Round-leaved garlic, native to Central and Southern Europe, Asia Minor, and North Africa, among others; in the Netherlands, it is an adventitious species, particularly in the dunes. The subspecies (jajlae) refers to mountain meadow, the plateau where it originally grows. The round, compact inflorescences contain purplish-red flowers. An easy-to-grow garlic, ideal for a ‘wild’ border in a sunny, somewhat warm spot. Height 45-60 cm. Very small bulbs.
Allium rubellum - Archived archive
From the spherical bud, which is enveloped by a purplish-red membrane, emerges a compact spherical inflorescence with numerous bright pink bell-shaped flowers, each displaying a purple midrib. Native to Iran, Afghanistan, and India. The four to five leaves are hollow.
Allium rubens - Archived archive
The reddish onion, a modest species growing on the steppes of Central Asia. The semi-nodding flower clusters consist of purplish-pink bell-shaped flowers and appear throughout the summer. The roots and bulb base are reddish-pink in color. The leaves are small and narrow.
Allium sarawschanicum 'Bright Boy' - Archived archive
A. sarawschanicum was originally collected on the Tahta-Karacha Pass, formerly Aman-Kutan, in Uzbekistan. The offered clone batch flowers slightly earlier than the species and has a fresh purple, airy, spherical inflorescence. Propagation of this clone is also more successful.
Allium sarawschanicum 'Chinoro' - Archived archive
A wild form found by Janis Ruksans in the Chinoro Gorge in Tajikistan. It is distinguished by a dark purple inflorescence that becomes greener towards the center and its narrower leaves. Also a valuable border plant and cut flower.
Allium schoenoprasum - Archived archive
can enjoy. Naturally, by making use of the ever-renewing aromatic foliage, but obviously also through its ornamental value. The approximately three cm in diameter spherical inflorescence consists of many tubular flowers. The plants grow quickly and an empty spot in the border is quickly filled. If the plant is used intensively in the kitchen, it is recommended to divide the plant every two years. The plants are supplied in a small pot.
Allium schoenoprasum 'Glowing Amethyst' - Archived archive
Chives for the ornamental garden. An onion you can enjoy regularly. Naturally, by using the constantly renewing aromatic leaves, but obviously also for its ornamental value. The spherical inflorescence, approximately three centimeters in diameter, consists of many tubular flowers. The plants grow quickly, and an empty spot in the border is quickly filled. If the plant is used intensively in the kitchen, it is recommended to divide the plant every two years.
Allium sivasicum - Archived archive
First published in 1983. A species from Turkey with a nodding inflorescence consisting of many silvery-pink bell-shaped flowers. Somewhat similar to A. flavum, the flower stalks have different lengths, creating a playful effect. Prefers a sunny spot with sufficient summer rest.
Allium subvillosum - Archived archive
(Synonym: A. subhirsutum var. subvillosum) A Mediterranean species found on sandy beaches from Greece to Portugal and North Africa. The flowers, arranged in an umbel, appear as early as March and are pure white with beautifully contrasting yellow anthers. The leaves are distinctly hairy along the edges. Suitable for a sunny, warm location.
Allium tolmiei var. tolmiei - Archived archive
An American species, occurring in the mountains among the scrub in the west, including Idaho, Oregon and Washington. Found and named after Dr William Fraser Tolmie. A compact-growing species with greenish soft pink flowers with a darker central vein. Striking are the semi-oval flower stems. The leaves are slender.
Allium trifoliatum - Archived archive
Intro 1792, Cyrillo. A species similar to A. subhirsutum that is native around the Mediterranean from Crete to the Riviera. The white star-shaped flowers show a pinkish-red vein on the outside of the petals and together form a semi-spherical umbel. Sometimes there is a pinkish-red tinge over the flowers. The leaves (trifoliatus is three-leaved) remain green at the time of flowering. Floriferous in April-May. (Synonym: A. graecum, A. subhirsutum subsp. trifoliatum, A. subhirsutum var. graecum).
Allium tuncelianum - Archived archive
(Synonym: A. macrochaetum tuncelianum subsp.) A wild garlic, native to the Munzur Valley in Tunceli in eastern Turkey. The typical garlic flavour is recognisable and it is also used as such, even though the underground parts are more like those of A. ampeloprasum. Its stem is twisted, until the soft greenish-white spherical, compact inflorescence appears, consisting of hundreds of flowers. Decorative and tasty.
Allium woronowii - Archived archive
A very variable species, deliciously smelling of carnations. Widespread in Turkey and Armenia. The 60 cm high flower stems carry a compact, dense spherical inflorescence with star-shaped flowers. The from seed propagated batch contains different colours. A. woronowii will easily hybridise with other species.
Allium x 'Globus' - Archived archive
A sterile, long-flowering hybrid. According to Janis Ruksans, its parents are are A. karataviense and A. stipitatum. It is a very attractive plant. The leaves remain green for a long time. The soft pink flower with its blue glow is spherical and has a diameter of about 10 cm. Because of its height this is a highly suitable allium for the middel of the border. Nice cut flower!
Anemone blanda 'Ingramii' - Archived archive
Mountain Anemone from the Greek mainland. Suitable for naturalising, desseminates. Grows in almost any soil as long as it is well-drained.
Anemone blanda 'Twinkeling Eyes' - Archived archive
The first descriptions of these in South Eastern Europe, Cyprus, the Caucasus and western Turkey occurring species dates from 1700. From crossing and lots of selection work the present cultivars arose. Anemone blanda is suitable for naturalising, but also fun to combine in pots with forget-me-nots and pansies, for example. The available mix is a unique blend originating from the crossing of the large-flowered 'White Splendour' x 'Radar' with its beautiful white heart.
Anemone nemorosa 'Allenii' - Archived archive
Many selections of A. nemorosa have now been introduced, but this one, found in 1907 by Mr. J. Allen of Shepton Mallet, known because of many snowdrop introductions, is still one of the most beautiful. The larger flowers are soft lavender pink with a purple glow on the outer petals.
Anemone nemorosa 'Caerulea' - Archived archive
Intro 1975. A vigorously growing wood anemone with shell-shaped, sky-blue flowers. The foliage is dark green.
Anemone nemorosa 'Frühlingsfee' - Archived archive
An older variety with soft pink flowers. The back of the flower petals are a darker shade of pink.
Anemone nemorosa 'Frühlingsfest' - Archived archive
Striking and recognisable wood anemone with large white flowers. On the inside of the petals is a trace of pink visible. The exterior is pink at the base, fading to red wine as flowering progresses. The leaves are is dark coloured.
Anemone nemorosa 'Leed's Variety' - Archived archive
Named after a country house in southern England, Leed's Castle. This is the largest flowered clone in the A. nemorosa, pure white flowers with a pink tinge on the rear side. They are up to two times larger than the normal A. nemorosa, and stand on sturdy tall flower stalks.
Anemone nemorosa 'Lismore Blue' - Archived archive
Intro 1991. Somewhat similar to A. nemorosa ‘Allenii’, but growing more compactly. Large lavender-blue flowers with brown-colored flower stalks.
Anemone nemorosa 'Marcelina' - Archived archive
A selection originating from Germany with relatively large pale pink flowers that turn dark red at the time of flowering.
Anemone nemorosa 'Miss Curries Pink' - Archived archive
The initially white flowers turn pink over time and combine beautifully with the dark, finely incised foliage. One of the latest flowering wood anemones.
Anemone nemorosa 'Multiplicity' - Archived archive
An introduction from America of a European species. The flower consists of two to three whorls of white petals that are irregularly coloured green at the back. Golden-yellow anthers are visible in the centre.
Anemone nemorosa 'Swedish Pink' - Archived archive
When Dr. Arnis Seisums, together with Henrik Zetterlund and Janis Rusksans, were on their way to visit a garden near Gothenburg, this special deep pink wood anemone was discovered in a field of ‘ordinary’ white-flowering counterparts. That it is distinctive has been proven, as ‘Swedish Pink’ was spotted from a car window. Initially, the flowers are white, but they quickly fade to deep pink.
Anemone nemorosa 'Tinney's Blush' - Archived archive
A semi-double flower, composed of slender petals, white and blue towards the center.
Anemone nemorosa 'Virescens' - Archived archive
Introduced by Molly Sanderson. Each petal, stamen and stigma is fused into a narrow green leaf, forming a greenish and curious ensemble. The flower cannot be fertilised, making it long-lasting.
Anemone nemorosa 'Vreedenburg' - Archived archive
About 35 years ago, Daan Smit came across this unnamed anemone at a nursery in Boskoop. He planted it in the garden of his mother-in-law, who lived at Vreedenburg in Haarlem. That is how the name of this cultivar with stunning white flowers came about.
Anemone nemorosa 'Wyatt's Pink' - Archived archive
Delicate pink flowers with a dark pink back.
Anemone ranunculoides 'Antiesen' - Archived archive
A large-flowered form found by Christian H. Kreß in a forest on the River Antiesen in Austria.
Anemone ranunculoides 'Avon' - Archived archive
A double-flowered form with regularly arranged golden-yellow petals. The outer petals are green, dark red at the tips. Some of the petals may have a few yellow speckles. A beautiful form of the very variable A. ranunculoides.
Anemone ranunculoides 'Dagö' - Archived archive
Double-flowered variety of the yellow anemone. Taavi Tuulik from Estonia has selected many double-flowered types on the island Hiiumaa in the Baltic Sea. These forms appeared there after the disaster at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in 1986.
Anemone ranunculoides 'Fuchs Traum' - Archived archive
(Or A. ranunculoides ‘Fuchsies Traum’). A form with flat, semi-double, small golden-yellow flowers of petal length. The flowers turn green towards the end of flowering. Named after (?) Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), a German botanist and physician.
Anemone ranunculoides 'Kiduspe' - Archived archive
Double-flowered variety of the yellow anemone. Taavi Tuulik from Estonia has selected many double-flowered types on the island Hiiumaa in the Baltic Sea. These forms appeared there after the disaster at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in 1986.
Anemone ranunculoides 'Laciniata' - Archived archive
It is mainly the leaves that make this form especially attractive. It is beautifully incised and coloured red at the base of the leaf. Fine, red lines are visible on the leaves. The nodding, yellow flowers appear slightly earlier than in the other varieties in this species.
Anemone ranunculoides 'Muku' - Archived archive
Double-flowered variety of the yellow anemone. Taavi Tuulik from Estonia has selected many double-flowered types on the island Hiiumaa in the Baltic Sea. These forms appeared there after the disaster at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in 1986.
Anemone ranunculoides 'Piisa' - Archived archive
Double-flowered variety of the yellow anemone. Taavi Tuulik from Estonia has selected many double-flowered types on the island Hiiumaa in the Baltic Sea. These forms appeared there after the disaster at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in 1986.
Anemone ranunculoides 'Semiplena' - Archived archive
A double-flowered form with regularly arranged golden-yellow petals. The outer petals are green, dark red at the tips. Some of the petals may have a few yellow speckles. A beautiful form of the very variable A. ranunculoides.
Anemone ranunculoides 'Tanel' - Archived archive
Double-flowered variety of the yellow anemone. Taavi Tuulik from Estonia has selected many double-flowered types on the island Hiiumaa in the Baltic Sea. These forms appeared there after the disaster at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in 1986.
Anemone ranunculoides subsp. wockeana - Archived archive
Origin: parts of Northern and Central Europe. Opinions are divided as to its origin: whether it is a subspecies or a spontaneous hybrid of A. ranunculoides × A. × lipsiensis. A bushy little plant with butter-yellow flowers.
Anemone x lipsiensis 'Vindobonensis' - Archived archive
An old selection that has virtually fallen into oblivion. Originally found in the forests around Vienna. Vindobonensis means: from Vienna. The newly emerging foliage is tinged with red, which is beautiful in combination with the soft primula-yellow flowers. As flowering progresses, the foliage turns green.
Anomatheca viridis - Archived archive
This genus, native to South Africa, is closely related to the genus Freesia. It is named after the botanist Baron Philippe de la Perouse (1741–1818). Narrow, pale green, sword-shaped, upright leaves form a flat fan. The flower cluster consists of four to sometimes ten funnel-shaped, greenish-yellow florets. After flowering, egg-shaped pods develop which, when they open, reveal red seeds. Hardy, also suitable for growing in pots.
Arisaema robustum - Archived archive
Intro: 1859. Origin: eastern Siberia, on the island Primorskij Kraj in the river Amur, China, Japan and Korea. Loves a wooded area with some light shade. The stretched and pointed spathe is green with white lengthwise stripes. The spadix is green, sometimes with a hint of purple. In a mature stage the leaf is three-sided with two lateral portions, giving the impression that each leaf consists of five leaflets. In autumn, striking orange berries appear. Fully hardy.
Arisaema triphyllum - Archived archive
Introduction: 1843. Known as ‘Jack in the Pulpit’ or ‘Jan op de preekstoel’. The plant has many synonyms. The bract is green with white stripes, sometimes purple. The flower spike is purple-brown. It is an easy-to-grow species and highly hardy. It varies in height between 30 and 80 cm.
Arum concinnatum - Archived archive
These Arum, originally from Crete and collected at an altitude of 800 meters, flowers with a lime green spathe containing a yellow spadix. The spathe changes becomes brown as flowering progresses. A strong grower with plain dark green leaf that stays partly green in winter. These robust plants grow in sun and shade.
Arum creticum FCC-form - Archived archive
Introduction: 1928. Origin: Crete, Samos, Rhodes and Karpathos. The arrow-shaped leaves often appear as early as autumn. The flower sheath follows in April–May. Its sweet fragrance is particularly striking. The batch on offer has been awarded a First Class Certificate by the R.H.S. The very loosely folded, often curved spathe is buttercup yellow, in contrast to the original species, whose flower is pale yellow.
Arum euxinum - Archived archive
Native to the mountains along the Black Sea coast of northern Turkey, a cold and damp area. The dark green, compact leaves develop in May, together with the peculiar, odourless flower. The spathe is green on the outside with a purple edge. The inside is cream white and irregularly purple coloured towards the edge and the top. Hardy.
Arum italicum 'Marmoratum' - Archived archive
An Italian Arum that stands out for its brilliant white marbled leaves. The evergreen leaves combine well with early-flowering bulbous plants such as Cyclamen and Galanthus. This can mostly be admired in the woods on English estates where they are found in masses. The pale yellow flowering sheath is slightly shorter, and the orange berries appear in autumn.
Arum purpureospathum - Archived archive
Introduced in 1987 by Arum specialist Peter Boyce who found the Arum in south-west Crete. The quite large shiny purple flower sheath is surrounded by dark green glossy leaves. Sometimes the leaves appear before winter. An attractive species for a sunny spot in well-drained soil.
Bellevalia crassa - Archived archive
A rarity from Turkey, where to date it has been found in only two places, baking in the sun on steep scree slopes. A beauty both in bloom and as a seed. The short, compact flower cluster appears between two broad, relatively short leaves. The upper florets, sterile, are white with a purple blush; the fertile florets are greenish-white.
Bellevalia cyanopoda - Archived archive
A rare and early-flowering species collected by Arnis Seisums in Syria where it grows on dolomite. A compact plant with silver-grey leaves. The slender bell-shaped flowers are bright violet-blue. Suitable for a cool but light spot.
Bellevalia dubia - Archived archive
Origin: including Italy, the former Yugoslavia, Turkey, Austria, Greece and Portugal, on limestone rocks. Introduced: 1939. In this species, the flower begins to bloom at a height of 10 cm, whilst the flower stalk continues to grow to over 30 cm. The flowers are deep blue at the tip (crest), brownish-yellow below, fading to yellow. A striking combination of colours.
Bellevalia fornicula - Archived archive
Native to northeast Turkey in moist meadows in the mountains, on swampy soil. A real eye-catcher with fantastic large sky-blue flowers over which there is a green glow. Propagation is by seed only, the bulbs do not form clisters.
Bellevalia kurdistanica - Archived archive
From the mountainous, cold southeast of Turkey and Iraq, this still relatively little offered Bellevalia originates. The long spike with cream-coloured, blue-tinged flowers, is crowned at the top with a few unopened, blue flowers. Five to six lobed leaves, two cm wide. For a sunny position in permeable soil, keep dry in summer.
Bellevalia pycnantha - Archived archive
Intro: 1835. Origin: eastern Turkey, northwestern Iran and northern Iraq where they grow in moist meadows. Very distinctive dark blue, almost black flowers. Ideal for naturalising and also looks good in pots, for example in combination with other spring flowers.
Bellevalia pycnantha 'Green Pearl' - Archived archive
Intro: 2001. A selection with soft green flower clusters that fade to cream white with the opening of the buds. Practical, subtle hue. Suitable for naturalising.
Bellevalia romana - Archived archive
Origin: Southwest of France and the Mediterranean from France to Turkey. The bell-shaped flowers are spread out along a 15 cm tall stem. The flower color is ‘off-white’ with a hint of green on the outside, the tops of the flowers have blue tips. Has remarkable blue-black anthers. They thrive in well drained soil.
Bellevalia sarmatica - Archived archive
A rare species found in Eastern Europe, parts of Turkey, Iran and Iraq, growing on open plains, in grasslands, but also in shrubby areas. Initially, the brown flowers are on two cm. long flower stalks, but during growth the flower stalk lengthens to ten cm. and a fruit is formed. An airy, transparent flower cluster develops.
Biarum davisii - Archived archive
Intro: 1854. This Biarum is native to Crete and Southwest Turkey. The cream-colored spathe features soft pink speckles and starts directly above the ground. The reddish-brown spadix is striking. The three to eight spear-shaped leaves appear after flowering in November, emitting a pleasant fragrance. Suitable for pot cultivation, not winter hardy.
Biarum marmarisense - Archived archive
Origin: Southwest Turkey. The seven to nine cm large spathe appears, without leaves, in September-October. The leaves develops after flowering. The stemless oddity is best grown in a pot in a greenhouse. Sandy soil, full sun. The flower has a sweet scent.
Biarum tenuifolium var. abbreviatum - Archived archive
Widespread in the Mediterranean area. The available batch comes from the heart of Athens, the Acropolis. An easy to keep species for a sunny, warm place in well-drained soil. The spathe is up to 15cm long, pale at the cottom and darker darker purple brown towards the top. The three or four leaves appear after flowering and often vary in shape and size.
Biarum zelebourii - Archived archive
(Synonym: B. tenuifolium subsp. zelebori). This autumn-flowering species was discovered in Syria, near Qalaat Majm, in 1991. It is notable for its glossy, almost black spathe and spadix, which emerge directly from the ground following a dry summer period. Protect from frost. The genus *Biarum* currently comprises 21 recognized species; they grow in regions ranging from the Mediterranean to the Middle East.
Bongardia chrysogonum - Archived archive
Native to Greece, Turkey and the Middle East as far as Pakistan. Soft grey-green leaves with brown-red spots at the base grow from the tuber. Golden-yellow flowers grow on the stem in a loosely branched inflorescence. These are followed by fruits. Bongardia should be planted in well-drained soil in a position in full sun. It is a slow-growing plant with a long lifespan.
Brimeura amethystina - Archived archive
Intro: 1601. Origin: Pyrenees, north-eastern Spain and north-western former Yugoslavia. Brimeura looks something like a miniature 'Blue Bell'. Its semi-erect bright green leaves are narrow. Each leafless flower stalk develops a spike with many hanging and tubular blue flowers. Striking are the long pointed bracts that face the flower stem. Great for naturalising.
Brimeura amethystina 'Alba' - Archived archive
A white mutant discovered in 1887 by G.A. Arnott (a horticulturist from Scotland). At its original sites, the flower colour varies from white to deep blue or violet. An excellent plant for naturalising.
Brodiaea californica - Archived archive
Introduction: 1896. Origin: Northern California (USA). It is one of the tallest species in this genus. The flower heads consist of around ten separate funnel-shaped bluish-violet flowers. The three stamens are fused into a whitish ‘tube’. They require slightly moist soil with adequate drainage. A good cut flower.
Calochortus 'Golden Orb' - Archived archive
The golden-yellow, inverted bell-shaped flowers have a reddish-brown ring on the inside. The nectaries are clearly visible (the easily distinguishable dark spots). Up to ten flowers, which bloom in succession, are situated at the top of a slender yet sturdy stem.
Calochortus superbus - Archived archive
Introduction: 1893. The colours range from white to lavender, though yellow and cream-coloured varieties also occur. The incredibly beautifully marked centre is almost impossible to describe.
Camassia leichtlinii -roze tinten- - Archived archive
The offer consists of a batch propagated from seed with different shades of pink. The original material comes from America.
Colchicum 'Beaconsfield' - Archived archive
An oldie, probably C. speciosum x C. bivonae. An early hybrid with long, bright lilac flowers on which an intense diamond-shaped pattern is visible.
Colchicum 'Dick Trotter' - Archived archive
Late-flowering, precious autumn crocus with campanula-violet flowers, yellow anthers and a star-shaped green-white throat. Dick Trotter, one of the greatest experts in the field of Colchicum.
Colchicum 'Gothic Style' - Archived archive
An Autumn Crocus by Leonid Bondarenko. Very large lilac-pink flowers with pleated petals.
Colchicum 'World Champion's Cup' - Archived archive
Large cup-shaped flowers with broad lilac-pink petals. By Leonid Bondarenko.
Colchicum agrippinum - Archived archive
A scarce hybrid of C. autumnale and C. variegatum. The intensely chequered, violet-pink flower pattern is clearly derived from the parent C. variegatum. However, this descendant with slender blue-green leaves is much more trouble-free in its growth and makes an excellent garden plant.
Colchicum baytopiorum - Archived archive
Origin: western Turkey. Named after Professor Turhan and his wife Professor Asuman Baytop, introduced in 1983. One to four globular soft pink flowers with yellow stamens per bulb, the three or four glossy green leaves appear almost simultaneously with the flowers, which is quite unusual for Colchicum.
Colchicum bivonae 'Apollo' - Archived archive
A robust cultivar that was used as a genitor for many crossings, from which several large-flowered hybrids arose. Large, cup-shaped, fragrant magenta-purple flowers with a white heart, appear on the stem six at a time. Often produces two stems per bulb! Colchicum bivonae is native to the Mediterranean, Corsica to western Turkey.
Colchicum boissierii - Archived archive
Named after botanist Pierre Edmond Boissier. Unlike most Colchicum, C. boissieri forms a rhizomatous tuber. The bright cherry-pink flowers with a fine white streak have contrasting, yellow stamens and appear in autumn, the usually two leaves develop in winter. Originally growing on stony hill terrain in southern Greece, especially on the Peloponnese and in south-western Turkey.
Colchicum candidissimum - Archived archive
Intro: 1928. Because of its origin, exclusively in Transcaucasia and Talysh, Dr. Dmitriy Zubov decided in 2021 to keep this taxon separate from C. trigynum and not use it as a synonym as K. Person does. A small, spring-flowering Colchicum with soft pink, almost white, fragrant flowers.
Colchicum cupanii - Archived archive
C. cupanii is named after the Italian botanist Francesco Cupani (1657-1710). Occurs widespread in Greece, Sicily, Sardinia, Southern France and Algeria, in rocky soil. The usually two up to 15 cm long leaves develop simultaneously with the soft pink flowers.
Colchicum giganteum - Archived archive
Introduced by Mr. Leichtlin in 1890. Origin: the mountains around the Zigana Pass, about fifty kilometers southwest of the city of Trabzon, Turkey. A Colchicum closely related to C. speciosum, but the soft lilac flowers of C. giganteum are wide and funnel-shaped, while the flowers of C. speciosum are spherical or bell-shaped.
Colchicum graecum - Archived archive
Floriferous summer colchicum from central Greece. Quickly feels at ease and makes many seeds.
Colchicum hungaricum 'Valentine' - Archived archive
C. Hungaricum occurs, inter alia, in Hungary, the former Yugoslavia, Albania, Greece and Bulgaria and was introduced in 1921. Available is a large-flowered, pink flowering, Dutch selection, named so by Antoine Hoog because it is often in full bloom on Valentine's Day.
Colchicum hungaricum 'Velebit Star' - Archived archive
This is a robust form of Colchicum Hungaricum, from the Dalmatian coastal mountains. Blooms more profusely than most cultivated forms and endures bad weather. Has gorgeous blue anthers.
Colchicum kesselringii - Archived archive
Intro: 1880. Origin: Turkestan and northeastern Afghanistan, often growing together with C. luteum. A variable species, because of which several clone parties are now available through specialists from Lithuania and Latvia. The petals are white on the inside and on the outside they have purple stripes in the middle.
Colchicum luteum 'Vahsh' - Archived archive
C. luteum is the only known yellow Colchicum that blooms from February. The available clone was collected in Tajikistan by L. Bondarenko. This is possibly the largest and most floriferous species. The three to four golden yellow flowers are often enveloped by a brown purple floral tube. The leaves appear almost simultaneously with the flowers.
Colchicum macrophyllum - Archived archive
As the name suggests, we are dealing with a giant-leafed Colchicum. The plant would be worth planting if it were just for its beautiful pleated leaves, up to 35 cm long and 14 cm wide. The flowers are violetpurple chequered. Origin: Crete, Rhodes and southwestern Turkey.
Colchicum montanum - Archived archive
A lovely, small Colchicum that blooms early in autumn for a spot in a sunny rock garden. Native to the central Pyrenees, Spain, and Portugal. The wide, funnel-shaped flowers, 4 to 6 cm in size, rest on the ground and are usually rosy-lilac with a white center, sometimes white. The petals are linear. The soil should be slightly moist but well-drained and may contain some peat.
Colchicum munzurense - Archived archive
A spring-flowering species from Turkey, first described in 1999. Exuberantly flowering and amazingly easy to propagate. Small pale violet flowers, black-purple stamens and a dark throat.
Colchicum parlatoris - Archived archive
A variety for the rock garden or pot. Originally from the Peloponnese, prefers a warm spot.
Colchicum speciosum - Archived archive
Intro: 1874. Origin: northern Turkey, Iran and the Caucasus. The flower colour of this 'tulip-like' colchicum is amethyst violet with a conspicuous white throat. The anthers are orange yellow. This large-flowered species blooms for a long period of time, even in bad weather.
Colchicum speciosum 'Album' - Archived archive
Introduced by the Backhouse Nursery of York. Has won numerous awards since 1900. Perhaps the most beautiful white Colchicum there is. Sturdy goblet shaped white flowers with a soft green throat. The leaves are hairless. From one bulb grow several 'bunches' of flowers
Colchicum szovitsii 'Snow White' - Archived archive
Out of the various forms of C. szovitsii, which was discovered in Nakhichevan, Azerbaijan, this selection stood out because it carries the purest white flowers. The numerous slender flowers appear two weeks later than those of the other clones. It is very beautiful and if the winter is mild, it has a long flowering period.
Colchicum szovitzii - Archived archive
Native to Turkey, Iran and Armenia, even though the Armenian forms are distinct from the Turkish ones. Clearly, we are dealing with a variable species. The spring-flowering Colchicum occurs on somewhat damper mountain meadows, at 2000-3000 metres altitude. The mostly pink, sometimes white flowers appear in March-April. The foliage, often two slender, glossy lanceolate leaves, develops after flowering.
Colchicum szovitzii var. brachyphyllum - Archived archive
The native range of this short-leaved subspecies is from southern Turkey to north-western Jordan. Growing in temperate climates, Colchicum flowers appear immediately after winter, usually pink, pale pink, sometimes white. The range are descendants of material originally collected near Yayla, Turkey, by Dr Dima Zubov.
Colchicum tenorii - Archived archive
Introduction: 1858. Origin: Italy, in the vicinity of Naples. The plant’s structure bears a resemblance to that of Colchicum autumnale. C. tenorii may be a natural hybrid of C. autumnale. Beautiful diamond patterns are visible on the bell-shaped, violet petals. The stigma is crimson.
Colchicum triphyllum - Archived archive
Intro: 1846. Shapely, round, soft pink to pink flowers appear in the spring simultaneously with three (triphyllum) short leaves. Occurs widespread from Spain to Turkey. Strong and not too difficult to keep.
Colchicum x 'Jarka' - Archived archive
A remarkable Colchicum, originating in the former Czechoslovakia in the horticultural nursery of Hermanuv Mestec. Registered in 2009. The upper third of the slightly twisted, pointed petals are pure white, the lower two-thirds of the flower is bright mauve-lilac. A strong grower that multiplies easily.
Convallaria majalis 'Hardwick Hall' - Archived archive
A somewhat larger form with dark green leaves with a decorative, irregular shaped, cream-coloured edge. Amidst these leaves appear the flower stems with many fragrant bell-shaped flowers.
Convallaria majalis 'Vierländer Glockenspiel' - Archived archive
A geographic shape, found near Hamburg. Distinctive because of the long flower stalks and well-developed flower clusters which makes it perfect for bouquets. In Germany, this selection is still grown for bridal work.
Corydalis buschii - Archived archive
The now available rootstocks were once found near Vladivostok (Siberia). This species has purplish red flowers. A great feature of the species is that if the rootstocks would be planted too deep or too shallow, a new root system is created at the correct depth within a season. It also appears to be impossible to completely remove the plant once it has settled. (B)
Corydalis decipiens - Archived archive
Possibly a geographical variation of C. solida with a remarkably higher flour stem. . The flower colour is purple. Origin: Turkey to Scandinavia. C. decipiens is often counted among the stinzen plants. Wonderful as undergrowth of deciduous shrubs. (B)
Corydalis glaucescens - Archived archive
The striated, strikingly pink flowers are found in abundance on the 20–25 cm tall flower stalk. In 1887, Albert Regel discovered specimens in West Turkestan near the town of Wernoje, not far from the River Almatinka. This specimen was found decades ago in the Medeo Mountains near the town of Kazakhstan. (S)
Corydalis glaucescens 'Early Beauty' - Archived archive
On his very first trip to the mountains, Janis Ruksans found a corydalis in the Medeo Mountains in Kazakhstan. Before the corydalis was given its proper name, it went through life as: 'The pretty corydalis from the Kyrgyz Alatau'. Later, Arnis Seisums visited this area, but not so high in the mountains and found a similar Corydalis with a much earlier flowering. This is the selection offered here. Numerous, striking pale pink flowers. (S)
Corydalis glaucescens 'Medeo' - Archived archive
On his very first trip to the mountains, Janis Ruksans encountered a Corydalis in the Medeo Mountains in Kazakhstan. Before the Corydalis was given its proper name, it went by the name: ‘The pretty corydalis from the Kyrgyz Alatau’. In a sunny spot, along the side of the road, stood this selection: Medeo. Numerous, strikingly bright light pink flowers and a vigorous growth habit. (S)
Corydalis glaucescens 'Pink Beauty' - Archived archive
A stunning selection by Janis Ruksans. A late-flowering form of C. glaucescens ‘Early Beauty’, but now in a deeper pink shade and with darker foliage. The airy flower cluster with long, free-standing spurs is recognizable. (S)
Corydalis hybride 'Dixiland' - Archived archive
A sterile hybrid from C. kusnetzovii x C. decipiens. Possibly the Corydalis with the most contrasting flowers. The white spurs are tinged with pink, the lower lips are violet, the upper lips are violet-purple. Bushy green, deeply incised foliage. (B)
Corydalis integra - Archived archive
Occurring on northern slopes in, inter alia, the eastern part of the Balkans, the Aegean region and northwestern Anatolia. A beautiful species with decorative blue-green leaves and soft pink-white flowers, each with a small black-purple dot. If it is planted in a cool spot, the flowers get a soft blue glow. (B)
Corydalis ledebouriana - Archived archive
A very early flowering species, usually occurring on somewhat nutrient-rich soils in the mountains of Central Asia. The offered lot was found on Mount Chimgan in Uzbekistan, where it occurs en masse among the Gagea. The compact flower cluster consists of many spurred flowers forming a colour shade of deep purple with very pale pink or white. (S)
Corydalis magadanica - Archived archive
Unique offer of a recently described white-flowering dwarf form with stunning silver-sprinkled foliage. Previously introduced once in 1992. Although C. magadanica thrives in the extremely cold climate of Magadan, in the Russian Far East, the plant also grows well under ‘normal’ conditions. (S)
Corydalis malkensis - Archived archive
One of the most beautiful, milk white Corydalis originates from the North Caucasus, in the valleys of the rivers Kuban and Malka. To the last, this Corydalis owes its name. Light green fern-like foliage. The RHS awarded it with an AGM. (B)
Corydalis maracandica - Archived archive
Found in sunny, warm locations in Central Asia, including Tajikistan. A low-growing species with beautiful blue-green, lobed leaves and soft primula-yellow flowers, sometimes with a red blush at the tip of the petals. The seeds produced ripen well and hybridize with C. ledebouriana, which also occurs there, resulting in beautiful seedlings. (S)
Corydalis marschalliana - Archived archive
A closely related species to C. bulbosa (cava), cave root, from the Balkans, Crimea, Caucasus and north-western Iran, among others. It is characterised by completely ovate to elliptical leaf lobes, but because of its wide distribution, other leaf shapes closer to C. bulbosa occur. The flowers are creamy white to creamy yellow (B).
Corydalis paschei - Archived archive
Erich Pasche and Manfred Koenen collected this vigorously growing and beautiful species on the Sinkecibeli Pass in Southwest Turkey amidst pines and spruces in the rockiest locations. The Corydalis, which has since become rare in the wild, is easy to keep in the garden. Bright violet-pink flowers in airy clusters.
Corydalis popovii - Archived archive
Long, gracefully curved, white spurs with a strongly contrasting deep velvety purple ‘nose’ adorn this, probably mostly large-flowered species. The incised blue-green foliage remains low to the ground. Native to Central Asia, especially in the Pamir Altai on clay slopes. (S)
Corydalis ruksansii - Archived archive
This Corydalis was discovered by Janis Ruksans in 1991 near the River Shing in the Seravshan Mountains in Tajikistan. It was initially thought to be C. glaucescens. Later, Magnus Liden, of the Gothenburg Botanical Garden, named it C. ruksansii. The very beautiful white flowers have a blue stripe on their spurs. (S)
Corydalis ruksansii x C. ainae 'Cream Contender' - Archived archive
Eugenijus Dambrascus found this attractive hybrid among seedlings of C. ruksanii. The characteristics of C. schanginii subsp. ainae are reflected in the small, tricoloured flowers, standing in long flower clusters; the size and shape of the leaves are derived from the parent C. ruksansii. (S)
Corydalis schanginii subsp. ainae 'Berkara' - Archived archive
When Janis recognized corydalis leaves under a prickly rose bush he even braved the scorpions to get the tubers. This took place in the Berkara gorge on April 26th, 1977. The flower colour is beautiful, namely: yellow with a pink spur and a purple with chocolate brown 'nose'. Henrik Zetterlund wrote about this plant: "You can never forget it if you get a chance to see it." (S)
Corydalis schanginii subsp. ainae ‘Apricotin' - Archived archive
From numerous seedlings of C. schanginii subsp schanginii x C. schanginii subsp. ainae, this new hybrid was selected at the Dambrascus nursery. The flowers stand out with an intense pink- apricot hue, the grey-green foliage is more broadly lobed than the species. (S)
Corydalis schanginii subsp. schanginii - Archived archive
This corydalis probably has the largest distribution area of all Central Asian species. Available are descendants of plants that were collected at 1800-2000 m altitude in Kyrgyzstan near Bishek in 1975. When this miracle was found in 1833, they named it C. longiflora. The long inflorescence consists of white flowers, pink-spurred with purple lips. Very hardy. (S)
Corydalis solida 'Bilbo' - Archived archive
Also called Spring Corydalis or bird-in-a-bush. Origin: Lebanon, West Asia and parts of Europe. In the Netherlands along the great rivers around old country estates and even some areas in South Limburg. A particular feature of this plant is the duct-like scale at the beginning of the flower stem. The flowers form a cluster and are often purple. The delicate incised leaves have a fresh green colour. (B)
Corydalis solida 'Bird of Paradise' - Archived archive
Spring Corydalis or bird-in-a-bush. Origin: Lebanon, western Asia and large parts of Europe. Bright pink flowers that contrast nicely with the foliage. (B)
Corydalis solida 'Blue Dream' - Archived archive
Dutch names: spring helmet flower and bird-on-the-stool. Origin: Lebanon, West Asia and large parts of Europe. In the Netherlands along the major rivers, around old country estates and still here and there in South Limburg. A distinctive feature of this bulbous plant is the groove-forming scale at the base of the flower stalk. The flowers form a cluster and are usually lilac in color. The delicate, incised leaf has a fresh green color. (B)
Corydalis solida 'Christina' - Archived archive
Dutch names: spring corydalis and bird-on-the-stool. Origin: Lebanon, West Asia and large parts of Europe. In the Netherlands along the major rivers, around old country estates and here and there in South Limburg. A distinctive feature of this bulbous plant is the groove-forming scale at the base of the flower stalk. The flowers form a cluster and are usually lilac in color. The delicate, incised leaves are a fresh green color. (B)
Corydalis solida 'Falls of Nimrodel' - Archived archive
Also called Spring Corydalis or bird-in-a-bush. Origin: Lebanon, West Asia and parts of Europe. In the Netherlands along the great rivers around old country estates and even some areas in South Limburg. A particular feature of this plant is the duct-like scale at the beginning of the flower stem. The flowers form a cluster and are often purple. The delicate incised leaves have a fresh green colour. (B)
Corydalis solida 'Journey's End' - Archived archive
Also called Spring Corydalis or bird-in-a-bush. Origin: Lebanon, West Asia and parts of Europe. In the Netherlands along the great rivers around old country estates and even some areas in South Limburg. A particular feature of this plant is the duct-like scale at the beginning of the flower stem. The flowers form a cluster and are often purple. The delicate incised leaves have a fresh green colour. (B)
Corydalis solida 'King Arthur' - Archived archive
Dutch names: spring corydalis and little bird on the stool. Origin: Lebanon, West Asia and large parts of Europe. In the Netherlands along the major rivers, around old country estates and still here and there in South Limburg. A distinctive feature of this bulbous plant is the groove-forming scale at the base of the flower stalk. The flowers form a cluster and are usually lilac in color. The delicate, incised leaves are a fresh green color. (B)
Corydalis solida 'Snowy Owl' - Archived archive
Spring Corydalis or bird-in-a-bush. Origin: Lebanon, western Asia and large parts of Europe. In the Netherlands along the major rivers, around old country houses and still here and there in southern Limburg. A special feature of this bulbous plant is the gutter-forming scale at the beginning of the flower stem. The flowers form a cluster and are white. The delicate incised leaves are a fresh green colour. (B)
Corydalis solida 'Sprinter' - Archived archive
Dutch names: spring corydalis and little bird on the stool. Origin: Lebanon, West Asia and large parts of Europe. In the Netherlands along the major rivers, around old country estates and still here and there in South Limburg. A distinctive feature of this bulbous plant is the groove-forming scale at the base of the flower stalk. The flowers form a cluster and are usually lilac in color. The delicate, incised leaves are a fresh green color. (B)
Corydalis solida subsp. solida 'Evening Dream' - Archived archive
A very beautiful find from De Penza. Compact growing with dark green foliage, with which the soft ice-blue flowers harmonize beautifully. (B)
Corydalis solida subsp. solida 'Forest Elf' - Archived archive
An unusually bright violet form of C. solida. The inner petals are white, creating a beautiful contrast with the violet. Deeply incised leaves have a fresh green color. (B)
Corydalis solida subsp. solida 'G.P. Baker' - Archived archive
Named after plant lover George Baker who introduced this intense red corydalis around 1935. This is still the most requested and popular 'red' Corydalis, gorgeous between ferns. (B)
Corydalis solida subsp. solida 'Harkov' - Archived archive
A beautiful form of C. solida found in Ukraine. Blue-violet spurred flowers in robust flower clusters. A white 'throat' is visible at the end of the spurred flower. (B)
Corydalis solida subsp. solida 'Marbled Coral' - Archived archive
A cultivar that likely originated from C. solida x C. paczoskii. The base color is white, but the petals appear light pink due to being intensely speckled and sprinkled with pinkish-red; an entirely new color effect in Corydalis solida. The foliage is beautifully incised and silver-green. (B)
Corydalis solida subsp. solida 'White Knight' - Archived archive
Blooms very late, one of the latest. The racemes of large white flowers are longer than in the other varieties.
Corydalis solida subsp. solida 'Zwanenburg' - Archived archive
This year, there is again a handful of these available for the enthusiasts. Selected by M.H. Hoog from Kp.27/72 (J. Kupec and M. Prasil), from their collection of bright red C. solida from the Munti Paringului Mountains in Romania. (B)
Corydalis vittae 'Goliath' - Archived archive
In the western Caucasus growing Corydalis vittae, A. Seisums encountered this large form. The initially creamy white flowers glow to snow-white. A beautiful, robust, late-flowering Corydalis, certainly among the best white forms. (S)
Corydalis wendelboi subsp. wendelboi - Archived archive
Origin: south-western Turkey, occurring on stony slopes up to 2000 m altitude, often near melting snow. The leaves are grey-green, deeply lobed, above which appear the soft lilac-pink flowers, a somewhat later-flowering Corydalis.
Crocus antalyensoides yellow forms - Archived archive
Yellow selection from a group of culture hybrids with C. flavus. Beside this dark yellow one, we also found lemon yellow, cream, white and blue forms in the seedlings of this batch.
Crocus asumaniae - Archived archive
Autumn-flowering species from southern Turkey, requires a warm spot. In the Saffron Crocus group.
Crocus banaticus - Archived archive
C. banaticus grows in damp, cool places in Romania, northeast of the former Yugoslavia and in southwestern Ukraine. A unique deep lilac-blue autumn crocus of which the outer petals are much longer than the inner. For a cool place.
Crocus baytopiorum - Archived archive
The beautiful turquoise-blue colour is unique to this in southwestern Turkey occurring species. Named after the professors Turhan and Asuman Baytop who found many interesting crocuses in Turkey. The flowers are dark veined, the throat is white, greyish or light blue and its stamens are yellow.
Crocus biflorus subsp. weldenii 'Albus' - Archived archive
Intro: 1840. A pure white form of the on dry grasslands and open stony areas occurring C. biflorus subsp. weldenii. The species is found in Northeast Italy, and in the mountains along the Adriatic coast. Slender flowers with a pure white throat. Remarkable bluish foliage.
Crocus cancellatus subsp. cancellatus - Archived archive
Intro: before 1841. Origin: Southern Turkey, western Syria, Lebanon and northern Israel. The flower colour of these seven to ten cm high species is a light bluish purple with a violet blush on the outside. The outer sepals have violet stripes. It has very beautiful orange stigmas. The leaves appear after flowering. The tubers are edible.
Crocus candidus - Archived archive
Origin: Northwestern Turkey. A striking feature of Crocus candidus is that in the wild, only one leaf is formed per tuber. In culture this is different, when more leaves appear. The flowers are almost always white, some variation is reflected on the outside of the petals, which can be speckled or striped.
Crocus cappadocius - Archived archive
A special species found in Central Anatolia, Turkey, specifically in the regions of Sivas, Kayseri, Tunceli, and the province of Erzincan. Very sparsely populated areas with fewer than twenty inhabitants per square kilometer. The usually light purple, brilliantly veined flowers appear in September. Striking are the yellow markings at the base, visible on every petal. The leaves, which spread flat along the ground, do not develop until spring.
Crocus cartwrightianus 'Michel' - Archived archive
Intro: 1843. Origin: Greece and the island of Crete. Initially C. cartwrightianus was considered to be C. sativus; they are closely related to each other. Flowers and leaf appear simultaneously. In the pure white form the flowers are accented by three bright red stigmas. The other two C. cartwrightianus were selected from a seed batch CEH and named by Janis Ruksans after the sons of Antoine Hoog.
Crocus chrysanthus 'Advance' - Archived archive
The striking group Crocus chrysanthus is characterised by the many spectacular colours. The original form (intro: 1843) originates from the Balkans. Ideally suited for naturalising, flowers pleasantly early.
Crocus chrysanthus 'Apricot Wine' - Archived archive
A new small-flowered crocus. The inside of the flower is apricot with inconspicuous wine-red spots, the outside is apricot with an oval wine-red blush. The original form (intro: 1843) finds its origin in the Balkans, Greece and Turkey. The range consists of probably all species hybridised with C. biflorus. Excellent for naturalising, early flowering.
Crocus chrysanthus 'Blue Peter' - Archived archive
Beautiful large flowers with petals of soft pale blue with a purple stripe on the outside and, in contrast, a golden throat. Fertile seeds. Origin: Van Tubergen, originally from Haarlem.
Crocus chrysanthus 'Constellation' - Archived archive
Intro: 1971 by P.B. van Eeden. A rare variety of C. chrysanthus. The delicate flowers have an unusual bronze colour and are ornamented by a beige-brown veining.
Crocus chrysanthus 'Jeannine' - Archived archive
This little gem was named after Michael Hoog’s wife. On the inside, the flower is mimosa-yellow, the throat is bronze-coloured and the centre is yellowish. On the outside of the flower, the three inner petals are mimosa-yellow and the outer ones are plum-purple, veined with a mimosa-yellow edge.
Crocus chrysanthus 'Mariette' - Archived archive
Bright yellow crocus, reddish-brown striped on the outside of the petals. Beautiful orange stigmas. Rich, early flowering and great for naturalising. An old cultivar that is rarely offered.
Crocus chrysanthus 'Skyline' - Archived archive
Intro: 1972. A selection from seed of C. chrysanthus 'Blue Bird' x C. chrysanthus 'Jester'. The inner leaves are lobelia blue, changing to white. The outer petals are wisteria blue and violet feathered.
Crocus chrysanthus 'Spring Pearl' - Archived archive
Beautiful soft bronze-yellow colored crocus with orange-red stamens.
Crocus concinnus 'Sky Blue' - Archived archive
Crocus concinnus is found on the southern side of the mountain range in Kuyucak Daglari in Antalya, Turkey. Crocus mawii grows on the northern side. These species are difficult to distinguish; the differences can only be seen when viewed in their natural habitat. Due to the altitude of the mountains, they cannot hybridize with each other. ‘Sky Blue’ is a beautiful light sky-blue selection with the characteristic yellow throat and striking orange stamens, selected by Václav Jošt.
Crocus cvijcii - Archived archive
The variable species occurs in Macedonia, in eastern and southern Albania, and at multiple locations in northern Greece. It can be found flowering in places where the snow melts, sometimes on open plains and along forest edges. On the ‘locus classicus’, the flowers are usually soft yellow to white; the populations found in Greece are deep yellow. The specimens offered are descendants of a population from the Vermion Mountains in Greece. The difficult-to-pronounce name originated from being named after the Serbian professor Jovan Cvijic (1865-1927).
Crocus dalmaticus - Archived archive
C. dalmaticus was first written about in 1840. Its range is wide: Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and northern Albania, extending along the Adriatic coast. The inner petals are bright lilac, the outer ones brownish yellow. Of course, even this wild form is somewhat variable, it propagates easily by seed. Preferably on a non-drying soil in summer.
Crocus danfordiae - Archived archive
Large populations of C. danfordiae occur on open, rocky hilltops and beneath light pine forests. They are found in Central and Southern Turkey. It is remarkable that blue, yellow, and white-flowering forms grow side by side in these populations. The small flowers, on which grayish or blue speckles are usually visible on the outer petals, have a translucent yellow throat.
Crocus danfordiae 'Alba' - Archived archive
In the observed populations, blue, yellow, and white-flowering forms grow side by side. This selection concerns a profusely flowering form with white flowers and a striking, large yellow throat. During the summer, C. danfordiae requires dry and warm conditions.
Crocus flavus subsp. flavus - Archived archive
Intro: march 1579. Origin: Balkans and northwest Turkey. Star-shaped, buttercup yellow flowers, slightly darker towards the tube. Occasionally we spot a 'lost' brown fleck or stripe. The stamens and the arrow-shaped anthers are yellow.
Crocus hadriaticus - Archived archive
Introduction: 1845. Origin: western and southern Greece on stony slopes among scrub and in short grassland. The slightly variable flowers are white with a large yellow throat. The outer petals sometimes feature purple stripes. The offering is grown from seed.
Crocus hadriaticus 'Annabelle' - Archived archive
Autumn-flowering plant from the Peloponnese, prefers a warm spot. Selected breed with relatively large flowers. Belongs to the Saffron Crocus group.
Crocus hadriaticus 'Celia' - Archived archive
The Adriatic crocus, named after the region on the Adriatic Sea, occurs not only there but also on the Ionian coast. Predominantly white-flowering forms are found; the selected variety ‘Celia’ has stunning, fine lilac veins on the inside of the flower.
Crocus hadriaticus 'Jirka' - Archived archive
Crocus hadriaticus is common in western and southern Greece on stony slopes among scrub and on short grassland. The offering is a probably sterile hybrid selected from seed by Janis Ruksans at his nursery in Latvia. The soft lilac flowers are dark-veined, distinctive is the dark purple flower tube. Named after Jiri Bydgoscz from the Czech Republic.
Crocus hadriaticus forma lilacinus - Archived archive
As far as is known, this form is found only near Mystras, a ghost town, a reminder of Byzantine Greece, in the Peloponnese. The soft lilac flowers with a bright yellow throat and orange-red stigmas are an earlier form, strong and profusely flowering.
Crocus hakkariensis - Archived archive
Intro: 1974. C. hakkariensis is found on mountain steppes in Hakkâri province, southeastern Turkey and is also named after the site. The most common colours are shades of lilac; white forms are also found. A characteristic feature of the species is its hairy throat. Given its native habitat, it is important that the tubers are kept warm and dry in summer. It is also advised to plant the tuber on its side.
Crocus hatayensis - Archived archive
A species originating from Hatay province in the far south of Turkey, near the Syrian border. Janis Ruksans and Eugenius Dambrauskus collected the first corms as early as 2003, but publication has been delayed until more studies on this C. kotschianus closely related Crocus were completed in late 2018. One of the important differences is that in this crocus, the leaves are formed during flowering. Gorgeous, soft-violet, dark-veined flowers with an orange blush on the underside on the inside of the petals that makes it look like an orange throat.
Crocus heuffelianus 'Harry Hay' - Archived archive
A cultivar registered in 2020 by Brian Matthew & Ronald MacKenzie with light blue flowers. The tips of the petals are beautifully tipped purple. Named after the great plant man Harry Hay (1922-2010) from Surrey.
Crocus heuffelianus 'Michaels Purple' - Archived archive
Striking crocus with strongly coloured, purple flowers with a dark spot on the tips of the petals. Collected by Janis Ruksans in eastern Carpathians, Lvov district, mountain pass Srednii Vereckii. Named posthumously by Antoine Hoog after his father who was delighted when he received the tubers in 1979.
Crocus heuffelianus 'Shockwave' - Archived archive
A beauty selected from seedlings by Susan Band. Silvery lilac with a dark lilac tip at the tips of the petals.
Crocus hittiticus - Archived archive
Found only in Mersin province, southern Turkey on forested mountain slopes. The rather unusual name refers to an ancient Indo-European people, the Hittites, who founded a kingdom in Anatolia around 1600 BC. The slender, pointed petals are white and usually purple-black veined on the outside.
Crocus ibrahimii - Archived archive
(Synonym: C. speciosus subsp. ibrahimii). Intro 2012. Named after the person who first discovered this species: Ibrahim Sözen. The distribution area is in the European part of Turkey (Yildiz Dagi) and probably also in southeastern Bulgaria. Initially mistaken for C. pulchellus due to the white anthers. The lilac-blue flowers are deep blue veined.
Crocus korolkowii 'Apricot' - Archived archive
Also discovered by Sjaak de Groot in the vast field of yellow C. korolkowii in Tajikistan. This crocus with a unique colour has large golden-yellow flowers with an apricot glow on the outer petals. Unfortunately it multiplies slowly, so it remains a rarity for now.
Crocus korolkowii 'Lemon Queen' - Archived archive
Crocus korolkowii 'Milky Girl' - Archived archive
Crocus korolkowii x 'Eldorado' - Archived archive
Crocus korolkowii x ‘Snow Tiger’ - Archived archive
One of the earliest-flowering C. korolkowii. Originated from natural pollination by C. michelsonii by planting these crocuses side by side. Creamy white flowers with violet markings/adering on the outside. The throat is dark, the anthers are yellow.
Crocus kotschyanus 'Reliance' - Archived archive
Planting Crocus kotschyanus (Crocus zonatus) often has disappointing results. It usually produces a very small amount of flowers. This reliable selection has sturdy stems with large, pale violet flowers with dark veins and a ring of orange dots in the heart. The bulbs originally came from the garden of Frank Waley in Sevenoaks, England.
Crocus leichtlinii - Archived archive
First described in 1890 at Kew. In southeastern Turkey, C. leichtlinii is found in open places, often on rocky or volcanic soils. Light lilac flowers, sometimes slightly whiter or more blue. When the flowers open, the orange throat together with the orange anthers is a spectacular sight. Quite rare and still very little offered.
Crocus ligusticus - Archived archive
C. ligusticus occurs in the northwest of Italy, mainly in the province of Liguria north of La Spezia, to the Alps in southeastern France, in the immediate vicinity of Menton. Both the inside and the outside of the funnel-shaped flowers are lilac-purple with the dark purple stripes towards the base. The branched orange styles add a perfect touch to this beautiful autumn-flowering species.
Crocus lycius - Archived archive
C. lycius is found on rocky slopes in southern Turkey. Pure white, slender flowers with a contrasting deep-yellow throat. The whole is complemented by the finely incised red style whose shape fills the heart of the flower like flickering flames. Sometimes fine purple stripes can be seen on the outer petals.
Crocus macedonicus - Archived archive
A richly flowering crocus native to Greece and Macedonia, growing on limestone mountain slopes. The lightly scented flowers are soft lilac with dark stripes, visible both inside and out.
Crocus malyi - Archived archive
Origin: Croatia, in the Velebit Mountains. The first description, by Professor Roberto de Visiani, dates from 1871. This was carried out at the request of the Austrian Franz Maly, a nineteenth-century plant collector. The florets are pure white; the hint of pink is barely noticeable. The underside of the petals, near the base, is adorned with grey-brown spots. The throat is yellow. The orange style is particularly striking.
Crocus mathewii 'Purple Eye' - Archived archive
Antoine Hoog found this beauty as a mutant in the batch of Crocus niveus 995-038. The bulb and flower are most likely a form of C. hadriaticus. It is possibly a hybrid. Almost white flowers with a beautiful dark heart, orange-yellow stamens.
Crocus mazziriacus - Archived archive
In the book The World of Crocus', Janis Ruksans writes about six different geographical forms of this crocus. The range originally comes from the Peloponnese near Stemnitsa, 'the locus classicus'. Those found here are predominantly white or soft lilac. The fragrant flowers show yellow stamens, the throat is greenish white to pale yellow. Named after Alessandro Domenico Mazziari.
Crocus nevadensis - Archived archive
A species recognizable by its leaf; two larger grooves are located on either side of the keel. Native to the mountain meadows of northern Algeria, Morocco (the Rif and Atlas Mountains), and eastern Spain. The fragrant flowers vary from white to soft lilac.
Crocus olivieri subsp. balansae - Archived archive
Introduction: 1879. Origin: Western Turkey. Named after the French botanist Benjamin Balansa (1825–1891), who visited Turkey on numerous occasions. According to the renowned expert Brian Mathew, this crocus is one of the most beautiful in terms of colour. A sublime crocus with dark orange flowers, chocolate-brown to bronze in colour on the outer petals.
Crocus olivierii 'Lune' - Archived archive
A cross of C. candidus subflavus x C. candidus from the hands of A. Hoog. This beautiful white crocus, sprinkled with beige speckles on the outside, featuring a golden-yellow throat and yellow stamens, is named after our daughter Lune.
Crocus oreocreticus - Archived archive
The name literally means: Cretan mountain dweller; the species is native to the higher rocky mountains among low scrub on Crete. The purple flowers are strikingly dark-veined and display yellow stamens and orange-red stigmas. The leaves appear simultaneously with the flowers. Suitable for a cooler location.
Crocus pallasii ssp. turcicus - Archived archive
Modest Crocus, found at 1450m altitude in the mountains of southern Turkey, where new Crocus species are being discovered regularly.
Crocus pallassii 'Samos' - Archived archive
This form, which occurs on the Aegean island of Samos, is distinct from the one from Crimea. It is not yet entirely clear what the exact differences are, further research needs to be done. The colour is slightly variable, from soft lilac to lilac, but differently variable from the species in Crimea. The batch on offer is composed of seed collected by Marcus Harvey from Australia.
Crocus pamphylicus - Archived archive
In the Taurus Mountains, southern Turkey, growing on rocky soil at an altitude of 250-1500 meters. A rarely offered crocus, varying in color from white to lilac, veined, with a striking feature: the white anthers. The split styles are beautiful, usually deep orange in color. The leaves appear in spring. Protect the crocus from summer rain.
Crocus paulinae - Archived archive
Originated from a natural cross of C. abatensis x C. ancyriensis and found in Turkey. The basic colour is yellow which gradually changes to bronze tones with maroon highlights. An unusual colour since the parents' colours are yellow and blue. The beauty is named after Pauline M. Dean, a botanical artist who illustrated many of the newer crocus discoveries.
Crocus paulinae 'Paula' - Archived archive
Perhaps one of the finest selections of the natural cross C. abatensis x C. ancyriensis, found in Turkey. Janis Ruksans selected this dark, bicoloured form and named it after his granddaughter “Paula”. The basic colour is brown which gradually changes to bronze-yellow, with the outside of the petals turning from purple-brown to dark purple. The beauty C. paulinae is named after Pauline M. Dean, a botanical artist who illustrated many of the newer crocus discoveries.
Crocus pulchellus 'Michael Hoog' - Archived archive
On November 14, 1987, Michael Hoog selected one tuber from a batch of C. pulchellus f. albus with a particularly large, pure white flower.
Crocus pulchricolor - Archived archive
A crocus popular among collectors. Occurs in northwestern Turkey in damp meadows, particularly on Mount Ulu-Day and in the province of Bolu where the first flowers appear as the snow on the edges of the clearings in the pine forests at 1000 to 2300 meters altitude melts. The soft blue outer petals have variable dark markings, often accompanied by grey spots on their undersides. The large throat is deep yellow.
Crocus rujanensis 'Belphoebe' - Archived archive
C. rujanensis is found in Serbia and Macedonia, on Mount Rujen. ‘Belphoebe’ is a striking cultivar selected from seed and now propagated vegetatively. The exterior of the flower is deep violet, transitioning to creamy yellow at the tip with feather-like markings. The inner petals feature soft lilac feathering, and the throat is golden yellow.
Crocus salzmannii (clone, all segments outside with purple lines) - Archived archive
Moroccan Crocus, originally found in the mountains of the Middle Atlas. Prefers a warm spot in the summer and is hardy.
Crocus scharojanii var. flavus - Archived archive
The gorgeous soft lemon yellow flowers of this hybrid, originating from C. scharojanii x C. vallicola, appear in August. Floriferous and easier to grow than C. scharojanii, but the soil cannot dry out. Both C. vallicola as C. scharojanii can be found in wet conditions high in the mountains of northeastern Turkey and in parts of the Caucasus. Has a unique colour for an autumn crocus.
Crocus sieberi 'George' - Archived archive
Crocus sieberi ssp. atticus 'Amfiklia' - Archived archive
Early flowering and large-flowered form of a well-known crocus. Collected from the eponymous village on the North Flank of Mount Parnassus in Greece.
Crocus stridii - Archived archive
Early blooming white crocus with intense purple veins on the outside. Originally from Macedonian Greece.
Crocus thirkeanus - Archived archive
The species is found in the province of Bursa, in western Turkey on the Sea of Marmara. Mostly along forest edges and in slightly damp meadows. Characteristic is the stolon that forms on the tuber. The deep yellow to orange-yellow flowers appear from March.
Crocus thomasii - Archived archive
Originally collected by Brian Matthew in Croatia, at the foot of the Veaot. Belongs to the group of caffron crocuses and likes warmth in summer.
Crocus tommasinianus 'Lavender Night' - Archived archive
Found in the stock C. tom. “Lavender Striped”. Medium-sized flowers, violet blue with a purple blush on the flower tube. Compact growth habit.
Crocus tommasinianus 'Lavender Striped' - Archived archive
A C. tommasinianus selected from seedlings by E. Dambrascus, with lavender-coloured, striped flowers. Compact growth habit.
Crocus tommasinianus 'Tundra' - Archived archive
A richly flowering C. tommasinianus with medium-sized flowers, white and decorated with fine light violet stripes. Found and propagated at the nursery of E. Dambrascus.
Crocus tournefortii - Archived archive
Origin: South Greece and the Cyclades, and later in 1980 also found on Crete by Mr Mathew and Brickell. Named after the French botanist J. P. the Tournefort. Veined lilac blue flowers with a yellow throat. A special feature of this rare crocus is that the flowers do not close in the evening. A plant suitable for a sunny spot in well-drained soil.
Crocus veluchensis x cvijicii 'Rainbow Gold' - Archived archive
A true beauty from the hands of Dirk Schnabel. An unusual colour combination for a crocus. Early flowering, for a not too dry spot. C. cvijicii is found high in the mountains near melting snow and C. veluchensis in meadows and forests in Greece, Albania, in the south of the former Yugoslavia and Bulgaria.
Crocus vernus 'Little Dorrit' - Archived archive
An oldie, from 1943, that caught my attention with its soft silver-lilac flowers. Large-flowered, even though the name suggests otherwise. Won many awards until 1950, then fell somewhat into oblivion.
Crocus vernus 'Purple Desire' - Archived archive
Found in a seed lot originally collected near Delnice, on the border between Slovenia and Croatia. A special crocus with creamy white flowers in which a purple tinge is visible on the outer petals. The inner petals feature small, purple tips. Formerly known as C. vernus ‘Purple Tips’.
Crocus vernus 'Silver Coral' - Archived archive
Large-flowered white crocus, blue-purple at the base, known as "large Dutch crocuses", mostly used in public greenery. Reliably recurring and strong.
Crocus vernus 'White Vanguard' - Archived archive
Selected by E. Dambrascus from seedlings of C. vernus. Very early flowering, large white flowers, initially with a lilac-grey tint, later snow-white.
Crocus vernus albiflorus 'Lavender Symphony' - Archived archive
Beautiful soft violet-blue clone of the wild form growing high in the mountains of the Pyrenees, the Alps, and the northern Balkans. The petals are light violet pinnate and golden yellow on the inside, towards the throat.
Crocus versicolor - Archived archive
Introduction: 1574. Origin: the French and Italian Alps. The batch on offer originates from the French department of Var. In the early nineteenth century, Joseph Sabine identified no fewer than eighteen varieties. The flower colour ranges from white to lavender-violet, usually with purple stripes on the outer petals.
Crocus violaceus - Archived archive
Light purple form of the small-flowering, floriferous C. pestalozzae received from the Englishman Ray Cobb in 1975 as C.p. var. caeruleus. Again described by Turkish botanists 2014, this time as a subspecies.
Crocus x leonidii - Archived archive
In honor of all the breeding and selection work of Leonid Bondarenko, Janis Ruksans named the new variety that originated from C. reticulatus x C. angustifolius. Since then, many selections have been named, such as the C. x leonidii ‘Janis Ruksans’, which we offered for a number of years. This is now a beautiful soft yellow form in which the shape of C. reticulatus is clearly visible. An early and profusely flowering crocus.
Crocus x leonidii 'Little Amber' - Archived archive
C. x leonidii was created by crossbreeding work by Leonid Bondarenko between C. reticulatus x C. angustifolius. Early-flowering, well weather-resistant crocuses. The flowers are sterile. 'Little Amber' is mustard yellow with narrow dark purple stripes.
Cyclamen africanum - Archived archive
Intro: 1867. Origin: North Africa, mainly in Tunisia and Algeria. The round, sometimes heart-shaped and fleshy leaves are dark green with inconspicuous markings and appear at the same time as the flowers. The fragrant flowers are pink coloured with a dark red eye. Fairly hardy.
Cyclamen alpinum forma leucanthum - Archived archive
In 1997, Chrisopher Grey-Wilson named this white form of C. alpinum. Completely white is not correct, around the throat is the characteristic purplish-red spot.
Cyclamen balearicum - Archived archive
Initially it was believed that this species would occurred only on the Balearic Islands. Later, they were also found in southern France, growing in the shade of bushes. The small white flowers with a grey-pink glow smell delicious. The leaves are silver or green with a lot of silver specks. The plant needs to be protected against frost.
Cyclamen cilicium - Archived archive
Intro: 1872. Origin: Turkey, especially in the wooded area of the Taurus Mountains. The soft pink, sometimes pink flowers often have a W-shaped spot on each lobe. The leaves are grey or cream mottled and slightly toothed. They often appear simultaneously with the flowers or a little later. Hardy to -18 ° C.
Cyclamen colchicum - Archived archive
In the southwestern Caucasus, C. colchicum is found in several small patches in humus-rich limestone, mostly along forested riverbeds. The sweet-smelling, pink flowers appear in late summer and continue flowering well into autumn.
Cyclamen coum -Porcelain Flower- - Archived archive
Winter-flowering cyclamen with a delicate pattern on the soft pink petals. The offer concerns seedlings with the appearance of C. coum 'Porcelain Flower'.
Cyclamen coum 'Pewter Leaf' -Dark- - Archived archive
Winter-flowering cyclamen with silvery foliage. The leaves are round to kidney-shaped with an almost flawless edge. The flower is dark pink. Hardy to as much as -30 °C.
Cyclamen coum 'Pewter Leaf' -Pink- - Archived archive
Winter flowering cyclamen with silver foliage Origin: Eastern Bulgaria, northern and southern Turkey, western Syria, Lebanon, northern Israel and the Crimean peninsula. The leaves are round to kidney-shaped and have an almost smooth edge. The flower and leaf colour is very variable, we offer a nice mixture and beautiful selections. Hardy up to -30 ° C.
Cyclamen coum -Xmas Tree Pink- - Archived archive
Winter-flowering cyclamen. Silvery foliage with unusual markings in the shape of a Christmas tree. The leaves are round to kidney-shaped with an almost flawless edge. The flower colour is variable pink. Hardy to as much as -30 °C.
Cyclamen coum -Xmas Tree White- - Archived archive
Winter-flowering cyclamen. Silvery foliage with unusual markings in the shape of a Christmas tree. The foliage is round to kidney-shaped with an almost flawless edge. The flower colour is white. Hardy to as much as -30 °C.
Cyclamen coum forma albissimum - Archived archive
A pure white form was first discovered in 1980 by Manfred Koenen, growing in the Amanus Mountains in southern Turkey between Belem and Topbogazi.
Cyclamen coum subsp. coum - Archived archive
Origin: Eastern Bulgaria, northern Turkey, western Syria, southern Turkey, Lebanon, northern Israel and the Crimean peninsula. In the available batch you will find white to purplish pink flowers in various shades of pink. The leaves are round to kidney-shaped and have an almost smooth edge; The leaf colour is very variable. Hardy to -30 ° C.
Cyclamen coum subsp. coum 'Album' - Archived archive
Intro: 1646. A white form with a carmine glow and sometimes a crimson eye. The kidney-shaped leaves are 'just' green.
Cyclamen coum subsp. coum 'Album' -Silver leaf- - Archived archive
Origin: Eastern Bulgaria, northern and southern Turkey, western Syria, Lebanon, northern Israel and the Crimean peninsula. The leaves are round to kidney-shaped and have an almost smooth edge. The flower and leaf colour is very variable, we offer a nice mixture and beautiful selections. Hardy to -30 ° C.
Cyclamen coum subsp. coum 'Rubrum' - Archived archive
Selection of purple-flowering plants. The colour is most striking as the flowers appear between the remaining snow. Also fantastic in combination with snowdrops.
Cyclamen coum subsp. elegans - Archived archive
A rarely available Cyclamen from the forests of northern Iran, also occuring south of the Caspian Sea in the Eastern Caucasus. Classified as a subspecies of C. coum, but both the leaves and the flowers are larger. The heart-shaped marbled leaves often have an oblong pattern. The flowers are pink with a deep pink blush. Early flowering, from November. Hardy to -14 ° C.
Cyclamen creticum - Archived archive
Cyclamen graecum forma album - Archived archive
This white-flowered form was discovered only after 1980. Recently, white flowering plants were found on Western Crete as well. Comes true from seed. In summer, it likes a nice warm and dry spot.
Cyclamen hederifolium -Silver Leaf Pink- - Archived archive
Origin: Corsica, Sardinia, southeastern France, Italy, large parts of the Balkans, Greece and western Turkey. This well-known cyclamen was reported under the name C. neapolitanum in 1538. From the flat tuber with its corky skin grow many 10-15 cm long flower stems with pink flowers in late August. The ivy-like leaves that develop after flowering are variable in size, shape and markings. Selection with silver-coloured leaf.
Cyclamen hederifolium -Silver Leaf White- - Archived archive
Origin: Corsica, Sardinia, southeastern France, Italy, large parts of the Balkans, Greece and western Turkey. This well-known cyclamen was reported under the name C. neapolitanum in 1538. From the flat tuber with its corky skin grow many 10-15 cm long flower stems with pink flowers in late August. The ivy-like leaves that develop after flowering are variable in size, shape and markings. Selection with silver-coloured leaf.
Cyclamen hederifolium -paarse selectie- - Archived archive
A wonderful batch with deep purple flowers. Selected by A. Koen from seedlings. The decorative leaves are slightly variable.
Cyclamen hederifolium forma albiflorum - Archived archive
Intro: 1601. The flower colour is white, sometimes with a touch of pink. In the wild the white form is rarely found. The ivy-like leaves are decorative marbled and often variable. Hardy to -30 ° C.
Cyclamen hederifolium var. hederifolium - Archived archive
Origin: Corsica , Sardinia, southeastern France , Italy, large parts of the Balkans, Greece and western Turkey. In 1538 this cyclamen was reported under the name C. neapolitanum. From the flat tuber surrounded by a corky skin, many 10-15 cm tall flower stems with pink flowers emerge from late August. The ivy-like leaves that fully develop after flowering, are very different with regard to size, shape and markings.
Cyclamen intaminatum - Archived archive
This beautiful, delicate cyclamen was collected by E.K. Balls near Burujuk, Northwestern Turkey in June 1934. Occurs on rocky limestone soil between the roots of trees (oaks). The scalloped leaves are dark green with silvery spots. The flower color is white, sometimes very soft pink and appears simultaneously with the almost fully grown leaf .
Cyclamen libanoticum - Archived archive
An almost extinct species that occurs sporadically in the mountains of Lebanon. It is one of the most beautiful cyclamen with large, light pink, fragrant flowers that appear in spring, from February to April. The petals have a clearly visible red mark on the outside. The dark green leaves with irregular lighter patterns are shiny red on the underside. Protect this cyclamen against frost, just to be sure. -12 ° C.
Cyclamen mirabile forma niveum - Archived archive
This pure white, very attractive form was not discovered in the wild until 1993. The fragrant flowers appear in autumn, often simultaneously with the newly formed, beautifully marbled leaves. Hardy to -18 ° C.
Cyclamen pseudibericum - Archived archive
One of the most beautiful spring-flowering cyclamen , known since 1895. Found by the Turkish botanist Dr. Demiriz on Duldul Day in Adana province (the Adanus Mountains) in 1952. The heart-shaped leaves are serrated and purple on the underside. This wild form probably has the darkest flower colour, dark reddish purple and even dareker towards the throat. Near the eye each petal is marked with a spot in the form of an ace of spades. Fragrant.
Cyclamen pseudibericum forma candidum - Archived archive
This white-flowering, wonderfully fragrant selection is not found in nature, but was created by crossing the lightest-coloured C. pseudibericum. Brian Matthew first described the white form.
Cyclamen repandum - Archived archive
Origin: the countries on the northern side of the Mediterranean, locally in southern France, the islands of Corsica, Sardinia, Kos and Rhodes and in Algeria. A beautiful, many-flowered cyclamen. The heart shaped leaves are dark green to greyish green with, depending on the place of origin, grey-green and sometimes silver spots. Slightly toothed. The flower colour is pink with a purple-red eye. Fairly hardy.
Cyclamen repandum subsp. rhodense - Archived archive
(Synonym: C. rhodium) Occurs on Rhodes and Kos, mainly in coniferous forests at 150 to 800 meters above sea level in the (semi) shade. The leaves have a grey tinge and are covered with grey-white speckles. The flowers are whitish, sometimes soft pink with a more intense shade of pink towards the throat. They give off a soft scent.
Eranthis hyemalis 'Schwefelglanz' - Archived archive
A highly distinctive Eranthis. This soft sulfur yellow aconite emerges from apricot-coloured flower buds. In 1985 discovered in the garden of Frau Ruth Treff Darmstadt, but introduced in 1997. Easy growing and fantastic company for the snowdrops.
Eranthis pinnatifida - Archived archive
A miniature, native to forested areas in Japan and Korea. They grow best in dappled shade in humus-rich soil. The beautiful flowers are pure white with dark purple anthers, surrounded by fused yellow stamens. The foliage is pinnated (pinnatifida ). Very small nodules.
Eranthis tubergenii - Archived archive
This true beauty was created from a cross between E. hyemalis and E. cilicica. The cross was carried out by Mr J.M.C. Hoog. Bright yellow flowers, larger and with a longer flowering period than usual, set against a backdrop of deeply dark green, deeply lobed leaves. Fragrant.
Eremurus 'Pinokkio' - Archived archive
W. Hey, 1989. Chrome yellow with orange anthers.
Eremurus cristatus - Archived archive
Native to western and central Tien Shan. One of the short species, easily growing on sandy soil. The relatively small root tubers divide easily and the plant seeds well. The dense flower spike is studded with brown, star-shaped flowers, each petal edged in white. The first-flowering Eremurus.
Eremurus fuscus - Archived archive
Found en masse in Uzbekistan and elsewhere at altitudes of 2000 metres. The flower stalks easily reach a metre and the flower spikes are studded with innumerable soft yellow flowers. The anthers turn brown in a later flowering stage, giving the flower spike a golden-brown tinge over it. Closely related to E. altaicus.
Erythronium 'Jeannine' - Archived archive
Large-flowered hybrid by William of Eeden. Sulfur-yellow with a light brown circle in the center. Leaves intensely brown-spotted.
Erythronium 'Kondo' - Archived archive
A hybrid whose parents are E. tuolumnense and probably E. califonicum. Vigorously growing plants with sulfur-yellow nodding flowers. The broad leaves are lightly marbled, and a characteristic feature is a band running from the center of the leaf on which no marbling is visible. Lavishly distinguished with many awards in the 1960s.
Erythronium albidum - Archived archive
Intro: 1824. Also known as adder's tongue. Origin: northern and eastern North America. The narrow twelve to fifteen cm long leaves are truly reminiscent of the name. The leaves may or may not be mottled. The white flowers may have a bluish tinge.
Erythronium citrinum - Archived archive
This species is found on the northern slopes of the Montane Forests in southwestern America; Oregon and northwestern California. The cream white flowers with yellow stamens show a beautiful broad orange-yellow band at the base of the petals. Requires a cool spot in the shade in forest soil.
Erythronium dens-canis 'White Splendour' - Archived archive
A beautiful cultivar with white flowers and a warm yellow-brown centre. The foliage is marbled.
Erythronium dens-canis var. niveum - Archived archive
Cultivated since 1596. Common names are dogs-tooth or dog's tooth violet, but is also called serpent's tongue, trout lily, deer tongue. Gorgeous marbled leaves. If planted (as undergrowth) in a nutrient-rich, not too dry soil, they can replicate fast - after a somewhat slow start. Available are the wild form and some beautiful selections.
Erythronium hendersonii - Archived archive
Introduction: 1887. Native to Oregon and adjacent areas in California. The lovely soft violet flowers, with multiple flowers on a single stalk, have a purplish-black center surrounded by a yellow circle. The dark green foliage is heavily variegated. Just as under its original growing conditions, this Erythronium thrives best in our gardens with a slightly damp spring followed by a dry summer.
Erythronium krylovii - Archived archive
Origin: Altai Mountains in western Siberia. The available batch originates from offspring from the Republic of Tuva, upstream along the river Ka-hem at an altitude of 2300-2500 meters. There is a soft lilac haze over the large pure white flowers, which becomes more pronounced as flowering progresses. The leaves are initially purple-red and turn an even green. In 2011, Nikolai Stepanov gave this Erythronium the status: species.
Erythronium multiscapideum - Archived archive
Directly above the ground, hidden among the marbled foliage, the flower stem ramifies, making it seem like several flower stems are growing from the stolon-like tuber. White flowers with a yellow heart and white stamens. Native to California, on the wooded slopes of the Sierra Nevada.
Erythronium oregonum - Archived archive
Origin: western North America, Oregon to British Columbia and is known there as the “white fawn lily”. The slightly curved, creamy white flowers show off a golden circle shape from the centre, which may or may not be speckled all around. The bronze leaves are beautifully dark marbled.
Erythronium rostratum - Archived archive
Introduced in 1941 by W. Wolf. This special dogtooth occurs on the deposits on both sides of the Mississippi River and has the unique characteristic that the yellow flowers do not nod but look slightly upward. The plant usually bears one to three irregularly marbled, lance-shaped leaves, five to 18 cm long.
Erythronium x 'Joanna' - Archived archive
A stunning hybrid, cultivated by Willem van Eeden and named after one of John Amand's daughters. John is a friendly relation from England where he offers a fantastic range of flower bulbs. Presumably E. 'Joanna' originated from E. tuolumnense x E. revolutum, not entirely certain. The flower opens soft yellow, then a pink tinge appears, changing to apricot; a two-tone effect of yellow and apricot is created. Several flowers bud on each flower stem. The range is propagated from seed.
Erythronium x revolutum - Archived archive
Introduced around 1895. Native to the west coast of North America. Usually four to five flowers per stalk, varying in color from soft pink to purplish pink. The flower pattern is also variable, ranging from yellow to orange-yellow circles, or sometimes even brownish-red spots around the throat. The leaves are lightly marbled. The plant must not be allowed to dry out during the summer.
Erythronium x revolutum 'Moonlight Serenade' - Archived archive
Inspiration for the name of this moonlight yellow beauty was is owed by the favourite song of Mr. Huisman: Moonlight Serenade by Glenn Miller. Cream white flowers with distinctive, protruding yellow stamens. The leaves are irregularly marbled, but sometimes almost a solid green.
Erythronium x revolutum 'Sunset Serenade' - Archived archive
Like the above hybrid, it arose from years of crossing of E. revolutum x E. 'White Beauty'. The variable leaves are brown-red marbled. The flowers are soft yellow near the stem, fading to pink. The inside is soft pink with dark pink markings in the middle.
Fessia hohenackeri - Archived archive
Collected by the Bowles Scholarship British Expedition (BSBE) in Northwest Iran, Talish Mountains, in hazel scrub on March 24, 1963. The light indigo-blue drooping flowers, with reflexed petals, are loosely scattered along a sturdy flower stalk. This charming Scilla has fewer, but more beautiful foliage at the time of flowering than, for example, S. greilhuberi.
Fessia olangensis (Scilla) - Archived archive
The Scilla originating from Iran and Central Asia are currently classified in the genus Fessia. This Fessia, collected in the province of Golestan (Olang Pass) in Iran, bears some resemblance to F. gorganica. The flowers, whose petals are light blue with deep blue anthers, appear there when the snow begins to melt.
Fritillaria 'Double Gold' - Archived archive
Yellow-flowering crown imperial with double flowers.
Fritillaria 'Golden Flag' - Archived archive
A mutant of F. aurea. A notable difference from the type is that the flower is more widely spread. The yellow florets feature stunningly beautiful veining and speckles on the outer surface.
Fritillaria 'Sulpherino' - Archived archive
Crown imperial lily. Around the middle of the sixteenth century the first fritillarias were planted in Leiden, via Vienna (Austria) by Carolus Clusius. Origin: Turkey, south-east and west of Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and the Kashmir mountains.
Fritillaria acmopetala subsp. wendelboi - Archived archive
A variety named after its ‘discoverer’, the Norwegian botanist Professor Per Erland Berg Wendelbo (1927–1981), who spent many years at the Gothenburg Botanical Garden (Sweden). There may be a dwarf form of F. pontica ‘somewhere’, but there are nevertheless essential differences. The leaves are slightly wider and grey-green in colour. The petals are olive green with dark brown spots, edged with a dark purple border. A stunning little miniature.
Fritillaria amana 'Goksun Gold' - Archived archive
This flower is a beautiful deep golden yellow, instead of the typical green colour of F. amana. There is less red in the flower and the brown check pattern is absent as well. This beautiful form of F. Amana was found on the mountain Goksun in southern Turkey .
Fritillaria aurea - Archived archive
Intro: 1854. Native to Central Turkey where it grows among limestone rocks and cliffs, often near melting snow patches at 1800-2000 meters altitude. Probably the most beautiful yellow flowering Fritillaria with a single nodding, bell-shaped flower with a brown diamond pattern. Quite variable in height.
Fritillaria biflora - Archived archive
Origin: Southern California and Southern Oregon. Chocolate Lily. The leaves are glossy, lanceolate and about 4cm wide. The dark brown (almost black) flowers with a deep red tinge are open wide, fan out at the opening and have a green glow. There is a brown stripe on the inside of each petal. The style is clearly three-cleft, the three parts curl back.
Fritillaria bithynica subsp. carica - Archived archive
It is found mainly in cedar forests in south-western Turkey. The 10–15 cm tall stem has broad, lance-shaped leaves, arranged in pairs, opposite one another, with a greyish sheen. The flowers are yellow with hints of brown and green.
Fritillaria bucharica 'Nurek Giant' - Archived archive
Intro: 1884. Origin: northern Afghanistan, Tajikistan and eastern Uzbekistan. The offering is a richly flowering and robust form from Nurek, Tajikistan. The dark green leaves are broad lanceolate and narrower towards the tips. Typically carries about eight to ten white flowers with a greyish haze. Requires a dry and sunny spot during the summer months.
Fritillaria camschatcensis flavescens - Archived archive
A rarity from Japan, this deep yellow form of the above black species. A splendid plant that will feel right at home in the shade in not too dry soil.
Fritillaria conica - Archived archive
Originally found in the lowlands of the Peloponnese. The solitary flower is yellow with a hint of green on the outside, while the inside is golden yellow. The anthers are bright yellow and as long as the deeply incised style. Suitable for a warm spot in a rock garden or in a pot.
Fritillaria crassifolia subsp. crassifolia - Archived archive
F. crassifolia is found on rocky mountain terrain and limestone slopes in Turkey, distributed from the southwest to the northeast. The lower leaves are opposite and lance-shaped, while the upper leaves are narrower and glossy. The bell-shaped flowers usually display a pattern of green or brown blocks on the outside, while the pattern on the inside is a more intense green with brown.
Fritillaria crassifolia subsp. kurdica - Archived archive
Found on stony slopes at an altitude of 1,860 metres, near the village of Gosmelyan in Southern Azerbaijan. Other locations: south-eastern Turkey and north-western Iran. The bell-shaped and tubular, drooping flowers on 15–20 cm tall blue-green flower stalks are greenish-yellow on the outside with a chestnut-coloured diamond pattern; the inside is yellow. The nectar mark is linear.
Fritillaria eduardii - Archived archive
Origin: High in the mountains of Tajikistan. They are still frequently found on the shaded slopes. The inflorescence consists of pale orange, drooping, bell-shaped flowers, which curl back slightly. F. eduardii cannot be propagated vegetatively. The batch on offer shows slight variation. The flowers do not give off the so-called ‘foxy’ scent, as F. imperialis does.
Fritillaria eduardii 'Castor' - Archived archive
F. eduardii is found, among others, high in the mountains of Tajikistan, Turkey, northeastern Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan. The inflorescence is comosed of nodding bell-shaped flowers that slightly curl back. The flowers and the bulbs do not spread the so-called fox odour, like F. imperialis does. The cultivar Castor is distinguished by its beautiful soft orange flowers.
Fritillaria eduardii 'Pollux' - Archived archive
Pollux (Beta Geminorum) is the brightest star in the constellation Gemini (Gemini). With a distance of 33.8 light years it is the nearest orange giant star. An appropriate name for the cultivar Pollux, that stands out because of the fiery orange flowers. Pollux is also named after the Roman mythological figure, the immortal twin brother of Castor.
Fritillaria eduardii var. inodora - Archived archive
Previously classified in the imperialis group. What makes this imperial crown unique is that it is scentless! It originates from Turkestan. The tall stem bears orange-red, bell-shaped flowers.
Fritillaria frankiorum - Archived archive
422 In 1993, this species was first found by Rannveig Wallis & Robert B. Wallis in Turkey in the province of Hatay, but was not described for the first time until 1997. Initially, it was thought to be a giant form of F. assyriaca, but it turned out to be a new species. It occurs on very moist soil, which itself stands in a layer of water during the winter. The flowers open greenish-yellow and fade to brown.
Fritillaria glauca 'Sunray' - Archived archive
The native F. glauca is still found extensively from Oregon to north-western California. The flower stalk is 10–15 cm tall and has lance-shaped, pale green to grey leaves surrounded by a blue-grey haze. On the outside, the sepals are waxy and golden-yellow with a blue sheen. On the inside, they are speckled with yellow and brown, and there are chocolate-coloured spots around the nectaries. They require moist soil.
Fritillaria graeca - Archived archive
Pointed, tapering grey-green leaves, the lower ones being noticeably wider. Up to four bell-shaped, drooping flowers, brown-purple chequered on a green background, with a clearly visible green stripe on each petal. Origin: Northern Greece to Southern Bulgaria. Moist soil.
Fritillaria hermonis subsp. hermonis - Archived archive
Native to Mount Hermon in Lebanon, where it grows amongst the rocks on scree slopes. This rare dwarf species has short stems, 5 to 10 cm tall, and lance-shaped, grey-green leaves. The slender, relatively large bell-shaped flowers are red and brown in blocks against an olive-green background. The inside of the flower is a darker red to purple, with short black nectaries.
Fritillaria involucrata - Archived archive
Can be found mainly on grassy limestone slopes in the more remote parts of the French and Italian Alps. Recognisable by its three lanceolate leaves at the top of the flower stems. Usually two to three dark chequered, light apple green flowers per stem. The inside of the flowers have a pattern of red-brown or black lines.
Fritillaria japonica koidzumiana - Archived archive
A challenge for the Fritillaria enthusiast. This small, rare Japanese species thrives only in a moist cool soil. The tuber is not much bigger than a pea. In the spring appears the nodding, square, bell-shaped white flower on a 10cm long stem. The white flower has a brown chequered pattern around the light brown nectaries. The five small leaves develop early.
Fritillaria latakiensis - Archived archive
Intro: 1975. Origin: the Taurus Mountains and near Latakia in northwestern Syria. The 1 to 2 narrow bell-shaped flowers are purple, sometimes with a grey glow, often also with a green stripe down the middle of the petals. The flower opening is so narrow that it is barely visible that the stamens are purple with a pale green sheen.
Fritillaria liliacea - Archived archive
'The Fragrant Fritillary' is found only in California, in the hills near the coast. At the base of the plant are fleshy, glossy leaves; usually three to five widely spaced, bell-shaped flowers appear on the flower stalk, creamy white with green nectar guides. It is best to grow the Fritillaria in heavy, rich soil and keep it in a cool place during the summer. The foliage appears immediately after winter, which can be damaged by late frost.
Fritillaria meleagris 'Eros' - Archived archive
Selected by A.M.D. Hoog. The unusual flower colour is grey-green and white when it opens, the edges of the flowers pink. After a few days, as the flower continues to develop, it turns darker pink, with light pink and grey-white shading. Usually, the flower stem bears two flowers.
Fritillaria messanensis subsp. gracilis - Archived archive
Native to northern Albania and Macedonia in forests on rocky soil and loose limestone scree. The supply comes from Mount Galicica in Macedonia. The variable bell-shaped flowers are light brown to reddish-brown with olive green, usually not checkered. The narrow, grass-green leaves are sparse. Prefers a semi-shaded, dry spot.
Fritillaria michailovskyi multiflora - Archived archive
A striking selection of this Fritillaria from Turkey. A thick cluster of up to ten bell-shaped flowers appears on a flower stem. Maroon in colour with a golden yellow edge.
Fritillaria minuta - Archived archive
Intro: 1859. Origin: south-east Turkey and north-west Iran. The flower colour is brownish orange with a tinge of grey, the inside of the narrow flower is adorned with amber yellow marks. The style is smooth and divided into three parts. Glossy green leaves. This fritillaria thrives in a humus-rich soil and should not remain too dry during the summer.
Fritillaria olgae - Archived archive
The offering was raised from seed received at the time from the Baisun Tau mountain range, Uzbekistan. The species also occurs in northern Iran and Turkmenistan. The flowers are light green with a brown tinge and up to ten on a 45-60 cm tall flower stem. At the tip of the slender leaves are adhesive tendrils. For a well-drained soil that does not dry out in summer.
Fritillaria pinardii - Archived archive
Introduction: 1846. This is one of the most widespread species in Turkey, often found somewhat hidden amongst scrub, as it would otherwise be eaten by grazing sheep in open fields. The solitary flower is usually yellow with brown, but this can vary. The inside is yellow or purple with a greenish nectary, yellow anthers and unbranched styles.
Fritillaria pontica - Archived archive
Intro: 1826. Origin: Albania, Northern Greece and Southern Bulgaria through the Pontic mountains in Turkey. Requires a slightly shaded spot, but grows easily. Blooms in April-May with one to three flowers on 15-35 cm long stems. The unusual flower colour is best described as light green turning purplish brown towards the edge.
Fritillaria stenanthera subsp. ihnatschai - Archived archive
An almost white form of F. stenanthera with beautiful full flower clusters. This stunning addition to the assortment was found in the Ihnatschai valley in the Pskem Mountains in Uzbekistan. For a spot in light shade on well-drained, light soil.
Fritillaria thessala 'Milea' - Archived archive
A species found in the Katarpas, a mountain pass in the Pindus Mountains, northern Greece, at more than 1,500 metres altitude. At this altitude, summers are moist, making this species suitable for the garden. Up to three large, jade-green, bell-shaped flowers bearing brown markings appear on 25 cm-high stems.
Fritillaria whittallii - Archived archive
Origin: the south and west of Turkey, on stony slopes. Featured in a British catalogue as early as 1909. The drooping flowers, two to three cm in size, sometimes two per stem, are greenish-yellow with a dark brown net-like pattern, and sometimes also dark brown with a chequered pattern. The split style is short.
Fritillaria whittallii 'Greenlight' - Archived archive
Origin: the south and west of Turkey, on stony slopes. It was first described as early as 1909. The nodding flowers, 2 to 3 cm in size, sometimes two per stem, are greenish-yellow with a silvery tinge. The split style is short. This batch consists of a selection of plants with a lovely, slender growth habit.
Galanthus 'Abington Green' - Archived archive
A cultivar of G. elwesii with a strongly curved flower stalk and beautiful, round petals.
Galanthus 'Amy Doncaster' - Archived archive
G. plicatus with long outer petals, with a light green marking at the tips. The inner petals are green.
Galanthus 'Angelique' - Archived archive
Named after the daughter of M. le Bellgard, who found the snowdrop in his garden near Rouen (France). Introduced by Mark Brown in 1999.
Galanthus 'Angie' - Archived archive
A snowdrop with multiple outer petals.
Galanthus 'Baytop's rizehensis' - Archived archive
A selection from G. rizehensis, discovered by Professor Turhan Baytop in the 1970s.
Galanthus 'Beany' - Archived archive
An elwesii hybrid, large flowers with fine green lines on the outside, transitioning into a green tip at the end of the petals.
Galanthus 'Bertha' - Archived archive
Originating from a cross between 'Trym' and 'Hill Poe'. Brilliant green markings on the outer petals.
Galanthus 'Betty Hansell' - Archived archive
A rarely offered double form in which the inner petals are large and conspicuously marked with green.
Galanthus 'Big Boy' - Archived archive
A very beautiful G. elwesii, found by Alan Street at the time. It lives up to its name due to the immensely large outer petals marked with variably green. This only becomes apparent in a mature plant.
Galanthus 'Bill Clark' (Gold Group) - Archived archive
A snowdrop found on the Wandlebury Ring by ranger Bill Clark in 1970. A yellow ovary and yellow markings on the inner petals.
Galanthus 'Bo Bette' - Archived archive
(Twomark group). Jan Huisman selected this snowdrop from a batch of bulbs he bought from an old childhood friend of his father. That man was ahead of his time. He had many different snowdrops which he sold at the time as two varieties, single and double. 'Bo Bette' stood out because of the beautiful markings on the inner petals. He named this cultivar of Galanthus elwesii after his first granddaughter.
Galanthus 'Bunch' - Archived archive
A snowdrop from the hands of Joe Sherman, a 'spiky' flower shape, the long, outer petals are white, the inner petals are marked green.
Galanthus 'Button' - Archived archive
The pattern on the inner petals makes this snowdrop look as if it has a face. Two light green dots at the top and a dark green V-shape at the bottom.
Galanthus 'Cedric's Prolific' - Archived archive
Large single flowers on 40 cm tall stems, broad grey-green leaves. A vigorous grower, from the garden of Cedric Morris.
Galanthus 'Chantry Green Twins' - Archived archive
A substantial snowdrop in which two flowers are formed. The outer petals are tipped green.
Galanthus 'Chantry Lady' - Archived archive
Distinctive intricate shape with the outers flaring out at the edges. It has a bold green spear shaped mark covering half the length of the outers. H shaped inner mark. It maintains its shape for most of its flowering
Galanthus 'Chantry Taffeta' - Archived archive
A lovely variety with heavy puckering on the substantial outer petals. The sinus mark diffuses into two blurred lines. Flowers are held on a graceful arching pedicel. Deservedly popular.
Galanthus 'Christmas Wish' - Archived archive
A richly and long-flowering snowdrop, in full bloom from December onwards. Belongs to the so-called December Snowdrops.
Galanthus 'Cicely Hall' - Archived archive
A late-blooming snowdrop from Ireland, named after the person who brought this snowdrop into the world. The large inner petals are entirely green.
Galanthus 'Comet' (Imperial Group) - Archived archive
From the eighties. A big G. elwesii with distinct markings. Sometimes fine green lines are visible on the outer petals.
Galanthus 'Cowhouse Green' - Archived archive
Found in the late 1980s on a plot of land where a cowshed once stood. Large flowers with olive-green stripes on the outer petals. Often two to three stems per bulb.
Galanthus 'Daphne's Scissors' - Archived archive
A fragile G. elwesii with a marking resembling scissors on the inner petals. From 1985.
Galanthus 'David Baker' - Archived archive
The green spots on the outer petals only become truly beautiful after two years.
Galanthus 'Deer Slot' - Archived archive
G. elwesii with a marking on the inner petals that, with some imagination, resembles a reindeer footprint.
Galanthus 'Diggory' - Archived archive
Very different. The outer petals form a pimply balloon shape, with a string along the hem.
Galanthus 'Dodo Norton' - Archived archive
Compact, robust snowdrop with large flowers. The outer petals are slightly ribbed.
Galanthus 'Donald Sims Early' - Archived archive
An elwesii with a characteristic small V-marking on the inner petals.
Galanthus 'Doncaster's Double Charmer' - Archived archive
(Double Group). A double-flowered nivalis in which the inner petals are arranged regularly. A green marking is visible on the outer petals.
Galanthus 'Duckie' - Archived archive
A charming, short, and stocky snowdrop. The inner petals are largely green.
Galanthus 'Emerald Isle' - Archived archive
A green G. ikariae with dark green inner petals. Fine green veins on the outer petals.
Galanthus 'Ermine Ad Astra' - Archived archive
(Imperial Group)
Galanthus 'Faringdon Double' - Archived archive
The earliest-blooming double snowdrop, often as early as Christmas.
Galanthus 'Fieldgate Fugue' - Archived archive
Beautiful round flowers with thick petals, usually two per flower stalk. A clearly visible X stands out against a soft green background on the inner petals.
Galanthus 'Fieldgate Superb' - Archived archive
By Colin Mason (1990). Beautifully shaped flowers with a clearly visible green mark in the shape of scissors. Robust and flowering somewhat later in the season, usually with two flower stalks per bulb.
Galanthus 'Fly Fishing' - Archived archive
Elegant shape in which the small flowers dangle from long flower stalks.
Galanthus 'Forge Double' - Archived archive
A small, but very beautifully shaped double snowdrop.
Galanthus 'GC 2' - Archived archive
A large, early-flowering selection from G. elwesii. A distinct X-mark is visible on the inner petals. When the bulbs are well established, a green tip appears on the outer petals.
Galanthus 'Gabriel' - Archived archive
An early-flowering selection of G. elwesii var. monostictus, discovered at Avon Bulbs in the 1980s.
Galanthus 'Galadriel' - Archived archive
Large round flowers with a recognizable Y-shaped mark. Broad grey-green pointed leaves. Found in Beth Chatto's garden.
Galanthus 'Glenchantress' - Archived archive
Seedling named by Colin Mason, found near a tuft of G. 'Comet'. Large flowers with variable green stripes on the outer petals.
Galanthus 'Gloria' - Archived archive
A Poculiform, The inner petals are as long as the outer petals. No green markings.
Galanthus 'Gloucester Old Spot' - Archived archive
(Twomark Group)
Galanthus 'Grakes Yellow' - Archived archive
Beautiful selection from G. nivalis, a yellow ovary and yellow markings on the inner petals.
Galanthus 'Green Hayes' - Archived archive
A hybrid with beautiful round flowers. The outer petals are bumpy, the inner ones are green, with a green shade towards the base.
Galanthus 'Green Tear' - Archived archive
One of the best continuous-flowering and strongest among the ‘green’ snowdrops. Ornamented with green veins, the inner petals are emerald green.
Galanthus 'Greenfinch' - Archived archive
A hybrid with small green tips on the sturdy outer petals. The inner petals show a dark green pattern.
Galanthus 'Greenish' - Archived archive
Galanthus from Austria, from 1963. As an exception among snowdrops, this species grows faster than the others. The beautiful green streaked lines are visible on the inside and outside of the leaves.
Galanthus 'Greenpeace' - Archived archive
A G. plicatus hybrid, sturdy, tall snowdrop, usually with two flowers per stem. The inner petals are green.
Galanthus 'Grumpy' - Archived archive
Discovered more than twenty years ago by Joe Sharman in the garden of Sir Vivian Fuchs in Cambridge.
Galanthus 'Hanneke' (Double Group) - Archived archive
A small double snowdrop, but green on the outside. In fine weather, the outer petals curl up gracefully. Named after Hanneke van Dijk.
Galanthus 'Hill Poë' - Archived archive
A fantastic double hybrid discovered in 1911. The sturdy flower consists of closely spaced petals that form a beautiful, regular rosette.
Galanthus 'Huttlestone' - Archived archive
A selection of G. elwesii with very broad leaves. Heart-shaped green marking on the inner petals.
Galanthus 'Icicle' - Archived archive
A beautiful snowdrop with a somewhat thicker shape; this is due to the rounded tips of the outer petals.
Galanthus 'Ivy Cottage Corporal' - Archived archive
Snowdrop with two olive-green V-markings on the inner petals.
Galanthus 'John Tomlinson' - Archived archive
Galanthus from Weybridge, Surrey, United Kingdom, from 1996. Recognizable by the green color visible in the center of the inside of the leaves.
Galanthus 'Jonathan' - Archived archive
Galanthus from Kettlesing, United Kingdom, from 2000. In this snowdrop, the green color is only visible on the inner petals.
Galanthus 'Kyre Park' - Archived archive
Early-flowering G. elwesii with a dark green broad X mark on the inner petals.
Galanthus 'Little Dorrit' - Archived archive
Compact-growing snowdrop in which the outer petals are longer and wider than the inner ones. Beautiful green characteristic.
Galanthus 'Long Drop' - Archived archive
(Imperial Group). As the name implies, this is likely the largest-flowered G. elwesii. Prefers fertile soil to achieve the best results.
Galanthus 'Lord Lieutenant' - Archived archive
An upright, slender form with ribbed outer petals that are almost horizontal when the flowers are open. A small green X-marking is visible on the inner petals.
Galanthus 'Louise Ann Bromley' - Archived archive
A selection from g. elwesii with broad grey leaves. Probably the snowdrop with the longest petals. Green mark on the inner petals.
Galanthus 'Lovely Lune' - Archived archive
341 A spontaneous hybrid, G. woronowii x G. rizehensis, originating in a garden where both parent pairs occur side by side. Delightfully fragrant flowers with the clearly recognizable glossy foliage of G. woronowii in an upright leaf arrangement, combined with healthy growth vigor, make the plant a real asset. Named after our daughter: Lune Nijssen.
Galanthus 'Magnet' (Imperial Group) - Archived archive
An elegant snowdrop which has existed for over 100 years and was selected by James Allen. Simultaneously with 'Magnet' he selected 'Galatea'. According to Matt Bishop (Snowdrops) these to can be distinguished by looking at their stems. The (long, curved) stem of 'Galatea' is bent just before the ovary, the stem of 'Magnet' is not. If you want to be totally sure, look at the markings, the angle of the V is 70º on the petals of 'Magnet' and 90º on the petals of 'Galatea'.
Galanthus 'Maidwell L' (Imperial Group) - Archived archive
A selection by Oliver Wyatt found at Maidwell Hall. A broad-leaved G. elwesii with large flowers, with an X-mark on the inner petals.
Galanthus 'Mandarin' - Archived archive
(Imperial Group)
Galanthus 'Margery Fish' - Archived archive
Beautiful G. nivalis with green outer petals, edged in white. Three of the outer petals are often spoon-shaped, the others longer and more slender.
Galanthus 'Marjorie Brown' - Archived archive
Late-blooming snowdrop with blue-green leaves. Long petals, V mark on the inner ones.
Galanthus 'Miss Adventure' - Archived archive
A G. reginae-olgae subsp. vernaliis with ruffled outer petals. Dark green ovary.
Galanthus 'Miss Willmott' - Archived archive
Very profusely flowering hybrid. Twomark, light green.
Galanthus 'Octopussy' - Archived archive
(Double Group). Double flowers with long, protruding outer petals. Tipped green on the outside.
Galanthus 'Ophelia' - Archived archive
One of the Greatorex Double, the beautifully shaped flowers rise well above the foliage. Early.
Galanthus 'Patricia Ann' - Archived archive
Twomark, relatively small snowdrop with a large flower.
Galanthus 'Peardrop' - Archived archive
Snowdrop found in the renowned Ketton Garden by Cliff Curtis, and named by him. It has beautiful round flowers that 'hang like a small pearl drop'. It is a strong grower and very fragrant.
Galanthus 'Phil Cornish' - Archived archive
An elegant, inverted pocliform Galanthus with striking markings on the outer petals. Somewhat pagoda-like.
Galanthus 'Pieces of Eight' - Archived archive
The slender petals are marked with a large green spot. A hybrid originating from the Herefordshire Garden.
Galanthus 'Ray Cobb' - Archived archive
A taller form, the ovary and the markings on the inner petals are deep yellow. Green leaves.
Galanthus 'Ronald Mackenzie' - Archived archive
Probably one of the most beautiful 'yellow' snowdrops. Delicate yellow markings on the inside of the petals. One of its parents is G. gracilis.
Galanthus 'Rosie' - Archived archive
Very early-blooming double-flowered snowdrop.
Galanthus 'Ruth Birchall' - Archived archive
A somewhat later-flowering G. elwesii with a heart-shaped marking on the inner petals.
Galanthus 'Sandersii' - Archived archive
Rare snowdrop with a sulfur-yellow ovary and markings in the inner petals.
Galanthus 'Sandersii' ex Lowick - Archived archive
A small 'Golden Snowdrop' with a greenish-yellow ovary. The inner petals show small yellow markings.
Galanthus 'Santa Claus' - Archived archive
A very early flowering elwesii hybrid, flowers often appear as early as late November early December.
Galanthus 'Sarah Dumont' - Archived archive
A strong-growing G. plicatus with light green to yellow markings on the inner petals.
Galanthus 'Scrooge' - Archived archive
A seedling of G. 'Three Ships', blooms at Christmas, hence the name. Spherical, wrinkled petals. Two green dots and a V-mark on the inner petals.
Galanthus 'Selbourne Green Tips' - Archived archive
A G. elwesii with green markings on the outer petals, extending to the top. Early-flowering, often with two beautifully shaped flowers per stalk.
Galanthus 'Silverwells' - Archived archive
A G. 'Atkinsii' type with somewhat rounder flowers.
Galanthus 'Snowwhite' - Archived archive
(Imperial Group). Snowwhite is a selection of Galanthus elwesii. Its markings are the same, but this snowdrop is very floriferous and blooms later than the species. This Dutch selection should not be confused with 'Snow White', an English selection of G. nivalis which belongs to the Albino Group.
Galanthus 'Spindlestone Surprise' - Archived archive
Perhaps the most beautiful “golden” snowdrop. A somewhat larger form with a yellow ovary and distinct yellow markings on the inner petals.
Galanthus 'Starling' - Archived archive
104 From Avon Bulbs. Semi-double flowers with long, curved outer petals. The inside is green.
Galanthus 'Straffan' - Archived archive
(Imperial Group). The third oldest extant snowdrop cultivar. In 1858, Frederick Bedford, head gardener of Straffan House, County Kildare in Ireland, found a snowdrop among G. plicatus that produced two flowers. The name 'Straffan' is not officially used until Bowles in 1956. It is a sturdy and late-flowering snowdrop, usually with two flower stalks. Clearly grooved inner petals, the mark is in the shape of a horseshoe.
Galanthus 'Sweet Alice' - Archived archive
Beautifully shaped flowers with lime-green markings on the outer petals.
Galanthus 'Terry Jones' - Archived archive
(Imperial Group). A late-flowering snowdrop whose outer petals are much longer than the inner ones. A robust hybrid.
Galanthus 'The Bride' - Archived archive
A rare form of Galanthus elwesii with six perfectly formed petals.
Galanthus 'Tilly' - Archived archive
Snowdrop arising from G. gracilis x G. ‘Trym’. Beautiful green markings on the outer petals.
Galanthus 'Titania' - Archived archive
Introduced by Greatorex. A double-flowered form with 20 cm tall flower stalks. Semi-cup-shaped flowers, regular in shape.
Galanthus 'Tom Watkins' - Archived archive
A snowdrop reminiscent of G. 'Viridapice', which was probably one of the parents. Green markings on the outer petals.
Galanthus 'Trimmer' - Archived archive
A seedling from Galanthus ‘Trym’. Early flowering with green-marked spurs on the outer petals, which curve slightly as the flower matures.
Galanthus 'Trumps' - Archived archive
An early-flowering seedling whose outer petals, bearing a green mark, spread horizontally after some time. Found in John Morley's garden.
Galanthus 'Trymming' - Archived archive
Engels Duits Nederlands Zeer opvallende groene markeringen aan de buitenzijde van de buitenste bloemblaadjes. 85 Very striking green markings on the outside of the outer petals.
Galanthus 'Two Eyes' - Archived archive
Very recognizable snowdrop with two green dots for eyes and a broad marking resembling a mustache.
Galanthus 'Walrus' - Archived archive
(Double Group). Truly a maverick. The partly green, outer petals are very slender and point, somewhat wavy, far outwards, resembling the whiskers of a walrus. The inner petals show a heart-shaped, green patch on the outside. Small plant, slow-growing.
Galanthus 'Welshway' - Archived archive
A double hybrid, resembling G. 'Heffalump', but different due to its height and more rounded flowers.
Galanthus 'Yaffle' - Archived archive
Early-flowering snowflake, bumpy petals and a soft olive-green mark and ovary.
Galanthus 'Yashmak' - Archived archive
(Twomark Group)
Galanthus 'Yvonne Hay' - Archived archive
A robust G. elwesii with broad leaves and large flowers.
Galanthus peshmenii - Archived archive
Autumn-flowering species, native exclusively to Antalya, southern Turkey, and the Greek island of Katellorhizo. Named after the Turkish botanist Hasan Pesmen (1939-1980).
Galanthus reginae-olgae 'Christine' - Archived archive
The leaves are already fully developed when the flowers appear after Christmas. Round-shaped petals.
Galanthus reginae-olgae 'Tileborn Jamie' - Archived archive
A robust form of the autumn-flowering species with beautifully shaped round flowers.
Galanthus woronowii 'Green Flash' - Archived archive
A G. woronowii with tall flower stalks. Small green markings on the tips of the outer petals.
Geissorhiza corrugata - Archived archive
Bright yellow crocus-like flower. Thread-like, tortuous leaves, greyish. Has a naturally very small bulb.
Geranium macrostylum - Archived archive
A beautiful large-flowered species with purple flowers with purple veins. Origin: The Talish Mountains in South Azerbaijan. The available batch comes from material collected near Gosmoljan. G. macrostylum is also found in northwestern Turkey and the former Yugoslavia. It is a fast grower that also grows well in more arid areas.
Geranium transversale - Archived archive
G. transverse occurs scattered throughout Central Asia, Western Siberia and Northern China. The available tubers were found by Janis Ruksans in the Tschatkal mountains on his expedition in the seventies. The soft lilac flowers appear in April-May. The star-shaped leaves consist of seven to nine lanceolate segments.
Geranium transversale forma laciniata - Archived archive
Origin: found by Janis Ruksans in the Tschatkal Mountains in Uzbekistan. This unusual form of G. transversale with very narrow foliage that looks thin and spindly, has an airy, exotic growth habit. The purple-lilac flowers appear in April-May.
Gethyum atropurpureum - Archived archive
Originates from near Santiago, Chile, an area with mild winters and dry summers. Hardy here in a sheltered location. Long-lasting flowering follows in spring with silk-black, brown star-shaped flowers on 30 cm-high stalks. Less pleasantly scented, although little of that is noticeable.
Gladiolus atroviolaceus - Archived archive
Common in moist meadows and cornfields on sloping ground, inter alia, in eastern Turkey, Iraq, Armenia and Iran. Gorgeous, up to twelve dark flowers per stem. A hardy wild gladiolus and easy to keep, as long at it is not in too wet soil.
Gladiolus carmineus - Archived archive
A species that flowers in September. The two to five deep pink flowers appear on 25 to 35 cm long flower stems before the grey-green leaves, usually one or two, have developed. Native to South Cape, near the sea on moist slopes. A summer rain stimulates the gladiolus to flower, the plant must be kept growing until the following spring.
Gladiolus tristis 'Concolor' - Archived archive
Freely translated: Marsh Afrikaner. The marsh Afrikaner, a species occurring in dense populations on wet plains, along riverbeds and swamps. The fragrant, sulphur-yellow flowers appear from May on flower spikes up to 70 cm high. The leaves are slender, slightly spiral-shaped. Propagation is easy by seed. Reasonably hardy, if necessary cover against severe frost.
Gymnospermium altaicum - Archived archive
Perhaps the most beautiful bulbous plant that starts to bloom as soon as the snow melts. The bright yellow flowers open in nodding flower clusters on red-brown stems. The green, hand-shaped leaves develop simultaneously. Originating from the southern part of the Altai Mountains. Preferably held dry during the summer.
Gymnospermium darwasicum - Archived archive
Gymnospermium, which was first described in 1839, may be the most beautiful bulbous plant that starts to bloom as soon as the snow melts. This species from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan has deep yellow flowers with a gray-brown shadow on the outer petals. the hand-shaped leaves are grey-green. Grows easily, sometimes disseminates.
Gymnospermium odessanum - Archived archive
Collected near the Ukrainian city of Odessa, this rarity occurs in the northwestern Black Sea region of Ukraine, Moldova, and Romania. This is the smallest form of the Gymnospermium, rarely growing taller than 15 cm. The yellow flowers appear immediately after the snow melts.
Hyacinthella campanulata - Archived archive
This remarkable plant was introduced by Karin Person in 1981. Native to Turkey on limestone rocks at 1100 to 1300 meters altitude. The flower stem develops between only two glossy leaves and carries a compact cluster of up to twelve soft blue bell-shaped flowers. Grows well in a pot.
Hyacinthella pallens - Archived archive
(Synonyms: Haycinthus dalmaticus, Hyacinthella dalmatica and Bellevalia dalmatica) Origin: Dalmatia, particularly the area around Dubrovnik. Also found on Cyprus and in parts of Turkey. The flower clusters are densely covered with bell-shaped bright azure flowers that are bent back at the top. Great for naturalising.
Hyacinthoides hispanica 'Dainty Maid' - Archived archive
Pink with a lilac tinge. Bred by J. Valkering. Awarded an Award of Merit in 1944, and the K.A.V.B. presented a Certificate of Commendation in 1946. Perfect for naturalising in a woodland garden.
Hyacinthoides italica - Archived archive
Known as: Italian Bluebell. Introduced in 1594. Origin: north-western Italy, south-eastern France, Spain and Portugal. Fragrant violet-blue star-shaped flowers form a spherical inflorescence.
Hyacinthoides lingulata subsp. ciliolata - Archived archive
In 1944, Werner Hugo Paul Rothmaler gave this autumn-flowering plant this name, but Hyacinthoides was already known in 1789 as Scilla, now the synonym. They are found in North Africa, particularly in Morocco and Algeria, where they occur on dry soils. After some moisture in late summer and autumn, the prostrate, lance-shaped leaves develop and the soft blue, star-shaped flowers appear in small clusters.
Hyacinthoides non-scripta 'Wavertree' - Archived archive
An original clone of the Bluebell, originating from the garden of Frank Waley in Sevenoaks, Kent. Named by A. Hoog after Wavertree House in Sevenoaks. The color is dark blue, and the top of the stem is curved, causing the flowers to hang down.
Hyacinthus orientalis - Archived archive
Intro: 1562. The available batch of this wild form is originally from the Hortus Bulborum in Limmen. The hyacinth is native to Asia Minor, especially in Turkey, Syria and Lebanon. They grow among rocks at an altitude of up to 2000 meters. H. orientalis gave rise to the hyacinths that are sold nowadays. Fragrant.
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Amigo' - Archived archive
A single-flowered Hyacinth for the garden with an unusual colour; soft pink with salmon.
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Hollyhock' - Archived archive
Delightfully fragrant double-flowered hyacinth.
Hyacinthus orientalis -lichtroze- - Archived archive
Introduction: 1562. The offered lot of this wild variety originates from the Hortus Bulborum in Limmen. The hyacinth is native to Asia Minor, particularly Turkey, Syria, and Lebanon. They grow among rocks at altitudes of up to 2,000 meters. The hyacinths offered today originated from H. orientalis. Fragrant.
Ipheion uniflorum 'Tessa' - Archived archive
I. uniflorum was introduced in 1832. Origin: Southern Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, where they occur in large numbers in meadows and grasslands as well as on rocky terrains. They thrive in full sun. Crushed leaves have a mild onion flavor, the flowers smell of soap. Because of the onion-like scent, Ipheion is also often used between rose bushes against the pink nematode. Very suitable for naturalising.
Iris 'Finola' - Archived archive
A dwarf iris with pure white flowers, registered in 2009, selected from a batch of Iris ’Sheila Ann Germaney’. Around the yellow central vein, the flower lips are sprinkled with blue speckles.
Iris 'Sheila Ann Germaney' - Archived archive
Originated from the cross parents I. histrioides var. major and I. winogradowii. Like 'Frank Elder' and 'Katharine Hodgkin', this lovely iris received an Award of Merit from the Royal Horticural Society. The standards are white with a blue haze. The lips are white with light and dark blue feathers, bearing a yellow nectar guide.
Iris 'Thor' - Archived archive
A beautiful interspecies, Iris korolkowii x Iris sari, registered at the time by van Tubergen. The standards are lilac, the lips are pearly grey with dark veins and show a dark purple spot. Belonging to the Regelio-cylcus Group.
Iris RC 'Theseus' - Archived archive
Regilio cycle hybrid. Purple flower with a darker purple zone at the tip falls. Blue beard.
Iris acutiloba - Archived archive
Found north of the Kura river, in the Caucasus in Georgia. A low Iris belonging to the section Oncocyclus. Conditions in which this beauty is found are often miserable, very dry, little rain in spring and nights when it can be quite cold. Best grown in a pot in a greenhouse. The relatively large flowers are brilliantly veined, in shades of brown and purple.
Iris albicans - Archived archive
Iris albicans is originally from Yemen. There are wild forms in the Mediterranean, because the plant was allegedly brought from Yemen by the Arabs. They are sometimes found in an Islamic cemetery. This batch comes from the Spanish east coast, collected by Manfred Koenen, a botanist in heart and soul. The flowers are white, the beard is slightly mottled yellow.
Iris attica - Archived archive
Dwarf Iris in the group of the beard (germanica) irises. Blooms yellow with relatively large flowers on short stems. Likes a dry spot in winter.
Iris aucheri - Archived archive
Intro: 1890. Origin: southeastern Turkey, northern Iraq, Jordan, Northern Syria and northwestern Iran. The flower stem is covered by leek-green leaves; at the top of the flower stem, between the leaf axils, form up to six vanilla-scented flowers. The standards are light blue with a dark blue lip with purple lines. The nectar guide is yellow.
Iris aucheri 'Snow White' - Archived archive
A good and easy-growing clone found in southern Turkey in the 1990s. The large white Juno Iris develops early and three to seven flowers appear from the leaf axils.
Iris aucheri - a clone of indigo colour - - Archived archive
Very dark blue Juno Iris. 3-5 flowers in the leaf axils. One of the darkest in this group.
Iris camillae - Archived archive
As far as we know, Iris camillae occurs only in a few different places in Azerbaijan. This rarity, also an Onocyclus Iris, displays spectacular, up to 8 cm in diameter, large, variable, violet or blue flowers. The standards are significantly larger than the lips. The leaves are small and sickle-shaped. Best grown in a greenhouse.
Iris damascena - Archived archive
An Onocyclus Iris native to Mount Qasioun, a mountain overlooking the city of Damascus in Syria. Slender, grey-green, sickle-shaped leaves from which a 35 cm tall stem grows, bearing a 15 cm diameter flower. Both the uprights and the lips are speckled. The lips are lilac-grey and the uprights violet-brown. Suitable for a small greenhouse.
Iris histrio - Archived archive
The distribution area of this variable wild form is large: from Israel via Lebanon and Syria and large parts of southern Turkey. The baby-blue lips are sprinkled with dots and spots and are darker in color towards the base. A beautiful, striking dwarf iris.
Iris histrio var. aintabensis - Archived archive
Introduction 1933. Native to southern Turkey and Syria. The flowers are very pale blue with dark blue and white speckles on the lip, featuring a yellow honey mark. This small iris, just 10 cm tall, flowers as early as February. Plant deeply to prevent the corm from breaking up into many small pieces after flowering.
Iris histrioides 'Angel's Tears' - Archived archive
Introduction: 1974. The flag is blue; the petals are gentian blue with a bluish spot on a white background with fine yellow veins.
Iris histrioides 'George' - Archived archive
Intro: 1973. Named after George Rodionenko, hortulanus in Leningrad. Originates from a cross of Iris histrioides var. major x Iris reticulata 'J.S. Dijt'. A large flower with a purple banner. The lip is slightly darker in colour with a hint of dark purple, decorated with yellow speckles and purple stripes with a yellow nectarr guide on a white background. Iris that comes back reliably.
Iris histrioides 'Lady Beatrix Stanley' - Archived archive
Intro: 1930. The flowers are blue. There are white feathers on the lips and the nectar guide is yellow honey. The flower has a delicious scent of violets. Received an Award of Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society in 1977.
Iris histrioides var. sophenensis - Archived archive
A deep violet-blue iris native to eastern Turkey. The narrow lips are veined with white and feature a small yellow honey-coloured mark. The plant grows to a height of just 7 to 10 cm.
Iris hoogiana 'Alba' - Archived archive
White form of the in Turkestan occuring Iris hoogiana. Fragrant flowers, sometimes up to three per flower stem.
Iris hoogiana 'Amphion' - Archived archive
This beauty was created by crossing Iris hoogiana with Iris stolonifera.
Iris hoogiana 'Hippolyta' - Archived archive
This beauty was created by crossing Iris hoogiana with Iris stolonifera.
Iris hoogiana 'Purple Dawn' - Archived archive
By Janis Ruksans selected lilac-blue form with broad petals. Fragrant flowers, sometimes up to three per flower stalk. Iris hoogiana is found on grassy mountain slopes in Turkestan.
Iris hyrcana - Archived archive
Origin: ‘Southern Russia’ (Caspian Sea region) and Northern Iran. This very early-flowering species is closely related to Iris reticulata, but its leaves, amongst other features, are more developed during flowering. The flower is sky blue with a yellow honey mark.
Iris iberica - Archived archive
Introduced in 1808 by George Franz Hoffman, native to the Southern Caucasus. A striking species with white upright petals and strongly brown-veined lower petals. Hardy, but requires some protection from rain in late summer and winter. Section Oncocyclus.
Iris iberica subsp. elegantissima - Archived archive
Onocyclus section. Native to northeastern Turkey, northwestern Iran and Armenia, on grassy steppes and clay hills, often in uncultivated areas. A very attractive and striking species with white upright petals and strong brown veined lower petals. Hardy but requires some protection against the rain in late summer and winter.
Iris iberica subsp. lycotis - Archived archive
401 Section Onocyclus. Initially considered a species in 1915, later designated a subspecies by Takhtajan. A subspecies from southern Armenia, but also found in southeastern Turkey, among other places. The large, broad flower can reach a diameter of up to twenty cm. Both the dark purple lips and the uprights are veined. Requires some protection against rain in late summer and winter.
Iris iberica x schelkownikowii - Archived archive
A stunning Onocyclus hybrid, a low-growing plant with narrow leaves. Large flowers with a soft lilac standard with dark veins; the beard is white with a purplish-black nectar guide featuring dark purple veins.
Iris kasruwana - Archived archive
The offering is from seed collected in Lebanon. A beautiful Iris belonging to the Section Oncocyclus, the falls are brown-veined, the standards lilac-veined. There is some confusion about the naming, it is said to be a synonym of Iris susiana, but the name Iris sofarana forma kasruwana is also used.
Iris kirkwoodii - Archived archive
Intro 1966. This species is found in the mountains of Northern Syria and Turkey. Named after Mrs. Grace Kirkwood, botanist. The light green or white flowers are intensely covered with dark purple veins and/or dots; the beard has very dark markings and is covered with long purple or brown hairs. The height varies between 30 and 70 cm.
Iris kolpakowskiana - Archived archive
Collected in the vicinity of Almaty, Kazakhstan. One of the most beautiful, but still rare dwarf irises, with large light and dark purple and blue flowers, featuring a striking bright yellow nectar guide on the lip. The foliage resembles that of a crocus. Suitable for a sunny, warm location or in a pot. The bulb requires a dry and warm summer dormancy.
Iris leptophylla - Archived archive
Dark blue Iris with an even darker heart with white lines. In the group Nepalensis. Forms rhizomesa and a dense root mass, a true perennial, which feels at home almost everywhere.
Iris magnifica - Archived archive
Origin: Central Asia, especially in the mountains south of Samarkand. They have been known since 1880. Up to six soft blue flowers emerge from the leaf axils, with a yellow-orange honey mark on the lips.
Iris magnifica x bucharica 'Sunny Side Up' - Archived archive
This fantastic hybrid was originally found in Brian Mathew's garden. A cross that has inherited the good qualities from both parents, great for gardening and resistant to all kinds of weather. The pure white flowers, mostly five to seven, show a good contrasting yellow mark on the lips.
Iris paradoxa - Archived archive
I. paradoxa is found on the dry hills in Armenia and probably also in Azerbaijan. Section: onocyclus. Large, dark purple standards.
Iris paradoxa 'Atrata' - Archived archive
A very dark form of I. paradoxa, introduced in 1940 by Alexander Grossheim. Both the wide standards and the falls are black-violet. Originally found on dry hills in the Lori province in northern Armenia.
Iris paradoxa var. ghoshab - Archived archive
Section: Onocyclus. Native to eastern Turkey, northwestern Iran and southern Azerbaijan. Found on dry hillsides. Large, white-blue-veined standards and small, very hairy falls.
Iris reichenbachii - Archived archive
Short, sturdy bearded iris for in the garden. Llight yellow flower with brown-red dots at the base of the upright flower petals. Dark yellow beard.
Iris reticulata 'Blue Hill' - Archived archive
Intro: 1808. The original Iris reticulata is found in northern and southern Turkey, northern Iraq, northern and western Iran and the southern Caucasus. Violet-blue flowers with a white honey mark bearing an orange-yellow stripe.
Iris reticulata 'Cantab' - Archived archive
This beauty was introduced in 1914 by E.A. Bowles. The entire flower is flax-blue, with an orange nectar guide on a white background on the lip.
Iris reticulata 'Eye Catcher' - Archived archive
A cultivar by Alan McMurtie. Ice blue, almost snow white flowers, from the heart of the flower deep violet-blue. In the middle of the ice-blue falls there is a bright yellow band surrounded by irregular blue speckles. Becomes a true eye-catcher as this iris feels the first spring warmth.
Iris reticulata 'Gordon' - Archived archive
Intro: 1971. I. bakeriana x I. reticulata 'Cantab', named after the American Gordon Blackwell. The standards are light blue, the lips violet blue with a violet glow. The nectar guide is orange on a white background with tiny blue stripes.
Iris reticulata 'Halkis' - Archived archive
Registered in March 2007. This species was grown from plant material that was originally discovered by Norman Stevens on the Mount Halkis, Turkey in 1990. The flowers are dark purple, almost black. The lips are a deep navy blue with vivid white and yellow markings.
Iris reticulata 'Kuh-e-Abr' - Archived archive
This plant was grown from seed received in 1977 from the Ariamehr Botanical Garden in Tehran. The seed was found at the time in the eastern Elburz Mountains near Kuh-e-Abr. It has a beautiful bright blue colour.
Iris reticulata 'Natascha' - Archived archive
Intro: 1973. A fun variety that originates from a cross-pollination of I. reticulata 'Cantab' x I. reticulata 'Cantab'. Ivory with subtle green lines. The nectar guide is golden yellow.
Iris reticulata 'Palm Springs' - Archived archive
A selection of I. histrioides ‘George’, registered in 2000 and classified within the Reticulata group. Violet-blue flowers with a white nectary marked with a small orange-yellow stripe.
Iris reticulata 'Scent Sational' - Archived archive
A delightfully fragrant early blue iris. Intro: 1808. The original Iris reticulata is found in Northern and Southern Turkey, Northern Iraq, northern and western Iran, and the southern part of the Caucasus. We offer a dozen stunning cultivars that combine fantastically with early-blooming crocuses. The fragrant flowers appear from February well into March and reach a height of about 15 cm. Prefers a sunny spot. The grass-like square leaves develop after flowering.
Iris reticulata 'Sea Breeze' - Archived archive
Intro: 1808. The original Iris reticulata is found in Northern and Southern Turkey, Northern Iraq, northern and western Iran, and the southern part of the Caucasus. We offer about ten stunning cultivars that combine fantastically with early-blooming crocuses. The fragrant flowers appear from February well into March and reach a height of about 15 cm. Prefers a sunny spot. The grass-like square leaves develop after flowering.
Iris reticulata 'Spot On' - Archived archive
From the hands of Allen McMurtrie comes this very notable newcomer. In the Spotlight! Gorgeous, purple speckled white with falls with a hint of yellow, more intense towards the tips. The standards are a royal purple.
Iris reticulata 'Spring Time' - Archived archive
Introduction: 1950. A hybrid of I. reticulata × I. bakeriana. The corolla petals are light blue; the lip is violet at the tip with white speckles, on which a distinct yellow mid-vein and a yellow honey mark are visible.
Iris reticulata 'Sunshine' - Archived archive
Intro: 1808. The original Iris reticulata occurs in northern and southern Turkey, northern Iraq, north and west of Iran and the Southern Caucasus. We offer a dozen beautiful cultivars that can be fantastically combined with early-flowering crocuses. The fragrant flowers appear from February until late March and reach a height of about 15 cm. They prefer a sunny spot. The grassy square leaves develop after flowering.
Iris sari - Archived archive
An Onocyclus iris from, among other places, Central and Eastern Turkey, often found on steppes. Relatively large, spectacularly marked flowers appear above the sturdy, small, narrow leaves. Moreover, the fragrant flowers are brown and purple.
Iris schelkownikowii - Archived archive
A beautiful dwarf Oncocyclus iris native to Azerbaijan and the adjacent southeastern Trans-Caucasus. A desert plant where water balance and humidity are so critical that this plant only comes into its own among enthusiasts with knowledge of this plant. The standard is lilac-veined, the lips are white with dark veining and a clearly visible yellow nectar guide.
Iris stolonifera 'Augustus' - Archived archive
Iris from the Regelia group. Hardy, but needs a long rest period in the summer and fall. Standards are violet in the middle with light brown edges. The falls also violet in the middle with light brown at the base, white beard.
Iris stolonifera 'Caligula' (Q form) - Archived archive
The standards are light blue n the middle with purple veining and light brown towards the edge. Falls light blue in the middle with purple veins and a purple spot with a brown edge at the base.
Iris stolonifera 'Zwanenburg Beauty' - Archived archive
Belongs to the Regelia group. This beauty, which flowers in May, is a selection by Van Tubergen. The columns are bluish-white with bronze edges and veining. The lips are lilac, fading to white towards the centre, and also feature bronze veining. The beard itself is creamy white.
Iris unguicularis subsp. cretensis - Archived archive
Light purple flower with darker purple zone around the dark yellow nectar guide. Narrow leaves, stiff and erect, clump forming. The plant slowly spreads out over the ground, is planted on the surface and does not tolerate its leaves to be cut off.
Iris winogradowii - Archived archive
Intro: 1927. Origin: Trans - Caucasus, where they were collected by P.F. Winogradow. The flowers are a uniform pale yellow with an orange line surrounded by green spots at the center of the lips. After they were almost gone from the original site, George Rodionenko planted them back. The planted material came from a good growing batch of the Komarov Botanical Institute. I. winogradowii thrives in a soil that is not too dry in the summer.
Iris x 'Dushanbe' - Archived archive
Intro: 1977. Originated from a cross performed by Tom Wilkes, of Iris 'Persian Pansy' x Iris korolkowii. Dushanbe is the capital of Tajikistan. A beautiful Iris, belonging to the Regelio-Cyclus Group whose flower consists of brownish-red violet-veined standards and dark brownish-red lips.
Lapiedra martinezii - Archived archive
Native to Spain and Morocco where it grows in rock crevices or on very stony ground near the sea or in very warm areas inland. In autumn, several pure white, glistening flowers appear on a 10-15 cm long stem. The leaves, about one cm wide, have a silver stripe across the centre, and usually disappear in April-May. Lapiedra martinezii is the only species in the genus.
Leopoldia caucasica - Archived archive
Giant crested hyacinth, up to 40 cm long flower spike, fertile flowers cream and brown, sterile flowers blue.
Leopoldia dionysica - Archived archive
Collected in northern Greece on Mount Grammos. It is a larger form of M. comosum. At the end of the flowering period the spike has a length of about 50 cm. In the bud stage the flower buds are purple, as is the crest. When the flowers open they become cream at the base and light brown at the top. The biggest Muscari, total height up to 80 cm.
Leucojum vernum v.carpaticum 'Podpolozje' - Archived archive
The original species was described at the end of the 19th century. Origin : eastern part of the Carpathians (near Podpolozje). The sepals have yellow tips. Make sure to plant it in a moist spot in dappled shade to shade.
Leucojum vernum var. vagneri - Archived archive
A robust form of the snowdrop originating from Hungary. Usually, two to three lampshade-shaped flowers develop per flower stalk. The overall plant structure is larger than that of L. vernum. The white petals bear the well-known green dots, also known as apical spots.
Lilium 'Eurydice' - Archived archive
Eurydice was the most beautiful nymph of the Naiads and the beloved and bride of the Thracian singer Orpheus. It is no coincidence that these high Asian was named after Eurydice. Elegant, nodding, deep fuchsia-red flowers on up to 150 cm high stems. From the hands of the Czech hybridiser Vaclav Jost, who personally recommended us this beauty.
Lilium 'Fusion' - Archived archive
Originated from a cross between two species: L. pardalinum x L. longiflorum. Soft shiny brown-red with golden-yellow speckles in the centre. Height 60-80 cm
Lilium 'Night Flyer' - Archived archive
Spectacular high tiger lily with large, almost black-red, odourless flowers. The petals are gracefully curved. The twelve to twenty flowers per stem together form an airy flower cluster. Good for naturalising.
Lilium 'Sweet Surrender' - Archived archive
Tiger lily. Spectacular tall plant with large, odorless flowers. The petals are curved back and more or less sprinkled with dark spots. The twelve to twenty flowers per stem form an airy flower cluster. Beautiful for naturalizing.
Lilium 'Yellow Bruse' - Archived archive
A tiger lily with an airy flower cluster in which the golden-yellow flowers look downwards with a slight nodding. From the center, the flowers are sprinkled with reddish-brown. A lily with a natural appearance, excellent for naturalizing.
Lilium auratum var. platyphyllum - Archived archive
The Gold Band-lily. A form native to Honshu, Japan, with a broad golden yellow band on its white, lightly speckled petals. The waxy flowers give off a delicious scent during the summer months. Robust plants that prefer acidic soil and a spot in the semi-shade.
Lilium lancifolium 'Flore Pleno' - Archived archive
The double-flowered form of the famous tiger lily. L. lancifolium occurs among others in China, Korea and Japan. In summer slightly nodding, orange-red, heavy speckled odourless flowers appear. In the leaf axils arise bulbils will grow in the leaf axils. the stems have greyish hair on them. A strong, easy growing lily.
Lilium lankongense - Archived archive
This lily was found by Father P.J.M. Delavay In 1886, near Lankung in northwest Yunnan. As far as we know, this is still the only finding place. It is possible that plant comes above ground up to 30 cm from where the bulb was planted, keep that in mind. It is 60 cm high, but this may vary depending on the circumstances. Initially, the flower colour is soft pink, but as the flowering progresses, the colour changes to dark pink. The narrow petals often have many dark speckles.
Lilium mackliniae - Archived archive
Found on the border between India and Myanmar, in the state of Manipur, and introduced by Frank Kingdon-Ward. Slender stems, 30 to 70 cm tall, bear elegant, pale pink to white, wide-open flowers, which bear some resemblance to Nomocharis. Ideal for a cool, shady spot.
Lilium martagon - Archived archive
Intro: 1596. Turk's cap Lily. The leaves are lance shaped to oval, arranged in whorls along the 120-150cm tall flower stems. The petals of the nodding violet flowers have dark spots. Stinzen plant, lovely fragrance. Extra large bulb.
Lilium oxypetalum var. insigne - Archived archive
A wonderful little lily native to the Himalayas in fresh, cool places at an altitude between 3000 and 4000 meters. Introduced in 1952. Closely related to the Nomocharis. The lightly scented horizontally nodding flowers are purple with green or purple with pink. For a shady spot in not too dry soil.
Muscari 'Bling Bling' - Archived archive
Shiny violet blue flowers in dense, sturdy upright flower clusters. Flowers long and lasts long in a vase. Registered in July 2013. 'Bling Bling' received a certificate at the trial garden of the K.A.V.B. in 2011.
Muscari 'Flower Power' - Archived archive
An introduction from the breeders' association of the same name from 2020. Special about this violet-blue grape hyacinth is that dozens of new flower clusters are formed in the flower cluster from the bottom up. This eventually creates a flower cluster of over 10 cm.
Muscari 'Maxabel' - Archived archive
A special name for this miniature. This little gem is only 10 cm tall. We have had this grape hyacinth in a pot on our terrace for several years now; finally, there is some variety available. The name originated from a combination of the names of Joh Bishop's granddaughters. She introduced Maxabel to Mark and Linda's Dutch nursery, De Schüllhorn. The lower flowers in the cluster are light blue, turning dark blue towards the top. The foliage remains low to the ground.
Muscari 'White Spear' - Archived archive
A recently introduced (2019) Muscari with a slender flower cluster. The edges of the white flowers turn a bluish-pink colour at the end of flowering. As the dark green, sturdy leaves emerge, the flower bud is immediately visible.
Muscari aucheri 'Aqua Magic' - Archived archive
Resembles the floriferous M. aucheri 'White Magic'. Because they have the same height, growth habit and flowering time, they can be nicely combined with each other. Initially, the flowers are light violet blue. Once matured they are violet blue. Recently registered, in spring 2016.
Muscari aucheri 'Mount Hood' - Archived archive
It is not entirely sure what the natural range of the fragrant M. aucheri is, but it probably originates from northern Iran. 'Mount Hood' was registered in late 2003. Violet blue flower clusters with white flowers at the top. Striking both in the border, for naturalising, and in pots.
Muscari botryoides 'Album' - Archived archive
Intro: 1596. White mutation of M. botryoides. The leaves are remarkably shorter than the vitually rectangular inflorescence. Origin: Southern Europe and the Balkans, also known as "Pearls of Spain".
Muscari bourgaei - Archived archive
Native to western Turkey. Violet-blue, 4mm wide flowers with a white edge in a compact cluster. Five to ten centimeter long, narrow leaves. Very short plant; 8-10 cm.
Muscari commutatum -Achladea- - Archived archive
Recently found in the Peloponnese by Prof Arne Strid, author of the two-volume "Atlas of the Aegean Flora". A. Strid wrote: The finding place is east of the village of Achladea, at an altitude of 400 m, where it grows in abandoned fields and olive groves in openings of Pinus halepensis forests. A. Strid first thought it was a separate taxon, but later decided that it is probably a colour form of Muscari commutatum. It is a late-flowering Muscari with a very unusual colour, a combination of white and green.
Muscari discolor - Archived archive
Found near Konya, Turkey. Sensational dwarf species with striking bicoloured fertile flowers. Deep black and blue at the base and almost white at the top. The sterile flowers are light blue to violet. The flower cluster is relatively large. The up to four thin, twisted leaves lie on the ground.
Muscari latifolium 'Misty Morning' ® - Archived archive
Grape hyacinth with unusual flower colour, at the top the flowers are porcelain blue, darker underneath with a misty sheen. Broad leaves.
Muscari latifolium 'Purple Rain' - Archived archive
A fragrant grape hyacinth with broad leaves. The colour of the flowers is a nice combination of soft purple at the top and deep dark purple at the bottom of the slender flower cluster.
Muscari macrocarpum - Archived archive
Origin: Greece, the Cyclades and western Turkey. A yellow grape variety that is quite rarely available. The fertile flowers are initially reddish-violet but quickly turn yellow to brownish-yellow. Sterile flowers are present only sporadically. Sweet-smelling.
Muscari macrocarpum 'Golden Fragrance' - Archived archive
M. macrocarpum is native to Greece, the Cyclades and Western Turkey. Available is a selection of M. macrocarpum. The flower cluster is composed of pure yellow flowers, the flowers at the top of the inflorescence are violet. As the name suggests, it has wonderfully fragrant flowers.
Muscari mirum - Archived archive
A species described in 1989, somewhat reminiscent of M. massayanum. The compact inflorescence is composed of golden-brown, fertile flowers at the bottom and many bright lilac, sterile, hanging flowers at the top. In the wild often found with an only 3 cm wide blue-green leaf, while in culture, two leaves are formed. Beautiful, big seedpods after flowering. Origin: the southwest of Turkey, in the province of Mugla.
Muscari parviflorum - Archived archive
The only grape hyacinth that blooms in the fall. Belongs to the pseudo muscari group. Native to the Mediterranean, from Spain to Turkey. Intro in 1798. De loose looking 10 cm wide inflorescence consists of twenty light blue bell-shaped flowers, 3-4 mm. Plant in a sheltered place.
Muscari pseudomuscari - Archived archive
(Synonym: M. chalusicum) Originating from Northern Iran, growing in sunny places in rock crevices and open wooded areas. M. pseudomuscari is closely related to M. azureum, but the bright medium-blue flowers in the compact inflorescence are larger and the leaves, usually lying on the ground, are longer. Introduced to Iran in 1963 by the Bowles Scholarship Expedition.
Muscari pulchellum subsp. pulchellum - Archived archive
A calmly growing, low Muscari from Greece, closely related to Muscari neglectum. The inflorescence is composed of dark purple-blue sterile flowers with a white edge at the bottom, the upper flowers are soft blue. Prefers well-drained soil.
Muscari racemosum 'Frost' - Archived archive
A Muscari registered in 2003, owned by Jan McGary U.S.A. Elongated clusters of ice-blue flowers with a beige-brown edge at the tip of the flower. Fragrant.
Muscari racemosum 'White Triumphator' - Archived archive
A remarkable grape hyacinth with fragrant cream-colored flowers that are brown at the tips. As flowering progresses, the flower clusters lengthen and lie horizontally on the ground in an artistic, twisted shape. The flower stalk is purplish-red, and the leaves lie flat on the ground. The nomenclature is confusing to me: in the literature, M. racemosum appears as a synonym for M. neglectum. The K.A.V.B. considers this Muscari a synonym for M. muscarimi.
Narcissus 'Anfield' - Archived archive
Intro: 2019. Division 7. A jonquil with a profusion of flowers, up to ten flower stems can develop per bulb, giving two flowers per stem. The cheerful bright yellow flowers with an initial orange cup, bloom for a long time and are fragrant. Cultivated by Walter J.M. Blom, Oregon.
Narcissus 'Audubon' - Archived archive
Division 2, but will become division 3 while flowering. Grant E. Mitsch 1965. The snow-white flowers enclose a shallow, initial soft lemon-yellow cup with a pink edge. As they mature, the yellow in the flower fades.
Narcissus 'Bantam' - Archived archive
From before 1950, Barr & Sons. Cupped daffodil, bright greenish-yellow petals with an orange cup, darkening towards the edge. AM 1975, AM 1977, AGM 1993
Narcissus 'Bath's Flame' - Archived archive
Intro: voor 1913. Division 3. G.H. Engleheart. Award of Merit in 1915. Aan de losogende bloem is direct te zien dat we met een historische cultivar van doen hebben. 237 Introduction: before 1913. Division 3. G.H. Engleheart. Award of Merit in 1915. The loose-looking flower immediately reveals that we are dealing with a historical cultivar. The deep yellow cup has an orange rim, and the petals are yellow.
Narcissus 'Beryl' - Archived archive
Intro: before 1907. Division 6. (P. D. Williams). This cyclamineus probably originated from a spontaneous cross with a poeticus daffodil. The many flowers dangle from the flower stem like small lanterns. The yellow petals are bent backwards, showing the almost orange cup (darker orange towards the edge).
Narcissus 'Centannees' - Archived archive
Intro: 1984. Division 11. Fragrant, striking split cupped daffodil. The large, split, orange crownalmost entirely covers the golden petals. Tanable cut flower.
Narcissus 'Changing Colours' - Archived archive
Division 11. A Dutch split cupped daffodil, J. Gerritsen & Zoon 1993. As the name suggests, a daffodil which goes through several colour phases during flowering. The flowers open soft yellow, fade to white and turn apricot-pink at the end, whereas the petals remain white.
Narcissus 'Chérie' - Archived archive
This cutie, registered before 1935, appears on the Historical List of the American Daffodil Socoiety. Division 7, the fragrant Jonquille, with one to three flowers per stem, is ivory white with a delicate grey-pink cup.
Narcissus 'Creation' - Archived archive
Intro: 1997. Division 1. An early flowering perfectly formed white trumpet daffodil. Very beautiful. Brought into the world by Grant R. Mitsch from the United States.
Narcissus 'Crevette' - Archived archive
Intro: 1967, John W. Blanchard, England. Division 8. A fragrant Tazetta with usually two to three flowers per stem. The white petals enclose a soft orange cup.
Narcissus 'Dallas' - Archived archive
Intro: pre-1948. Division 3. An unprecedented beauty that received an Award of Merit in 1956. The perfectly formed white petals enclose the white cup which is colored green on the inside.
Narcissus 'Daphne' - Archived archive
Intro: before 1914. Division 4. Double Poet's Daffodil, a selection from seedlings of N. poeticus 'Ornatus'. Fragrant, white, shapely double flowers.
Narcissus 'Diamond Ring' - Archived archive
A multi-flowered selection of Narcissus bulbocodium subsp. obesus, registered in 2003. Division 10. Selected by W.H. de Goede. Bright yellow flowers resembling hoop skirts, with a diameter of 3.5 cm, blooming in March on 10 cm high stalks. A fast-growing variety with grass-like foliage for soil that is not too dry.
Narcissus 'Dutch Lemon Drops' - Archived archive
Intro: 2007. Division 5. Previously offered as N. 'Lemon Drops'. Several nodding flowers, borne by a 20-25 cm long peduncle. The petals are white and the cup is lemon yellow. Gorgeous daffodil.
Narcissus 'Emerald Green' - Archived archive
Registered in 2001, no less than fourteen years after this beauty had showed its first flowers. Division 2. White, shapely flowers. The cup is green at the base with a green-yellow band.
Narcissus 'Eystettensis' - Archived archive
A historic daffodil that has long been on my wish list to offer. Division 4, intro before 1601. Over the years, beautiful synonyms have emerged, including N. ‘Queen Ann’s Double Daddodil’, possibly referring to Anna of Austria (1601-1666). Beyond that, little can be found regarding its origin. The double, sulfur-yellow flowers consist of whorls of petals arranged to form a star-shaped whole.
Narcissus 'February Silver' - Archived archive
Division 6. Intro before 1949. In terms of plant and flower form, this beauty does not differ much from N. 'February Gold'. The petals, slightly wavy towards the edge, are initially greenish white, to bloom to pure white. The trumpet starts out cream-coloured.
Narcissus 'Frou-Frou' - Archived archive
Intro: 1984. Division 4. Frou Frou, the crispy wafer with the creamy vanilla cream, gives a good impression of the colour of this flower. From Northern Ireland. Fragrant double flowers with a touch of green the heart.
Narcissus 'Golden Echo'/ - Archived archive
Intro: 2002 by Brent Heath. Division 7. A fragrant jonquilla daffodil with a trumpet-shaped flower in a beautiful shade of bright white-yellow. Very floriferous. This spring, thousands of these daffodil were planted in long rows in the grass at the Keukenhof. For weeks they abundantly bloomed there.
Narcissus 'Grand Primo Citronière' - Archived archive
A historical daffodil from before 1780 from the Tazetta group, division 8. Originally from the Netherlands, but the breeder is unknown. The jasmine-scented flowers appear with many on a flower stem. The petals are white, the cup pale greenish-yellow.
Narcissus 'Green Howard' - Archived archive
Intro: before 1944. Originates from a cross between N. Élspeth x N. 'Laity', by G.H. Johnstone. As the flower appears, the flower petals are a soft lime green. The cup turns bright yellow, a wonderful combination.
Narcissus 'Hawera' - Archived archive
Intro: 1928. Division 5. Introduced by Dr. William M. Thomson in New Zealand with N. jonquilla and N. triandrus as crossing parents Usually several, six to eight, nodding lemon yellow flowers on a 25 cm high flower stem. The leaves are narrow, slightly grassy. Fragrant. Hawera has won many awards including an Award of Merit in 1938 and the AGM, Award of Garden Merit in 1995.
Narcissus 'Horn of Plenty' - Archived archive
From before 1947. Division 5. Nodding, green-white flowers with a cylindrical cup. A lavish beauty that I should not like to keep from you. Height: 30cm. Flowering time: April. Bulb size: I
Narcissus 'Insulinde' - Archived archive
Introduction: before 1921. Division 4. A double-flowered, historic daffodil from the hands of Mrs. R.O. Backhouse. Multatuli gave the name Insulinde as a term of endearment for the Dutch East Indies and used the name a few times in Max Havelaar. The flower (of the daffodil) opens to a soft greenish-yellow, the color transitioning to cream white. The double heart is vivid orange.
Narcissus 'Kaydee' - Archived archive
305 Intro: 1984. Division 6. Bred by Brian S. Duncan, Rathowen Daffodils, from the cross parents: N. ‘Foundling’ x N. ‘Delta Wings’. Kaydee is a healthy and profusely flowering daffodil with a surprisingly fresh color; the strongly backward-curved white petals enclose a lightly ribbed salmon-pink cup.
Narcissus 'Keats' - Archived archive
Intro: 1952. Division 4. Named after Keats, John K. (1795-1821), a prominent English poet. Selected by Alec Gray, England. Usually one flower per stem, the petals are pure white, the cup is cream-white with a green edge. The protruding stamens are artfully shaped, like windmill sails. This lightly scented daffodil blooms late, from late May.
Narcissus 'La Belle' - Archived archive
Historic Daffodil from before 1937. Fragrant soft yellow flowers with a soft orange cup. Barr and Sons, England.
Narcissus 'Lemon Silk' - Archived archive
Division 6. Originates from America. Its genitors are N. 'Nazareth' x N. cyclamineus. A rarely available beauty. The petals are a soft lemon yellow, white at the base, standing somewhat apart and bending back slightly. The cylindrical cup is white and ribbed.
Narcissus 'Little Sunray' - Archived archive
A Jonquille, division 7, from Nursery De Schüllhorn in Breezand. An abundance of soft yellow, wonderfully fragrant, beautifully shaped flowers that point outwards. Multiple stems per bulb and multiple flowers per stem, very floriferous and long-blooming.
Narcissus 'Lorikeet' - Archived archive
Intro: 1979 (Grant E. Mitsch). Division 1. A unique color combination. The soft lemon-yellow petals with the apricot-pink trumpet widening at the tip.
Narcissus 'Melyor' - Archived archive
Intro: for 1985. Division 2. A very early-flowering daffodil, also known as N. 'January Silver', created from a cross with N. 'Rijnveld Early Sensation' x N. 'Foresight'. The petals are greenish white, the cup, actually more of a trumpet, is vivid greenish yellow. Fine for naturalising.
Narcissus 'Odoratus' - Archived archive
Alec Gray encountered this apricot-scented Tazetta narcissus on the Scilly Islands. The name he gave it was recorded before 1936. The small white flowers have a small bright yellow cup and grow in groups of six on a flower stalk; they are reminiscent of N. ‘Canaliculatus’. The large bulbs are striking.
Narcissus 'Peeping Tom' - Archived archive
Intro: before 1948. Division 6. Introduced by Parsifal Dacres Williams (1865-1935) of St. Keverne, Cornwall, England. One of the best among the cyclamineus. Golden yellow, reflexed sepals with a rather long golden trumpet, notched at the end.
Narcissus 'Pink Angel' - Archived archive
Intro: 1964, Grant E. Mitsch. Division 7. For years a success on our Daffodil site, where in collaboration with Nursery H.M. Meeuwissen we offer an exclusive assortment of daffodils for the daffodil lover. Snow-white petals, green at the base, the cup is also green from the base, coloured apricot-pink towards the edge. Usually one to three fragrant flowers per stem.
Narcissus 'Princeps' - Archived archive
Introduction: before 1830. Division 1. N. 'Princeps' is a wild daffodil that used to occur in Drenthe. The seed is very fertile; after a few years, seedlings grow all around the daffodil. At the time of flowering, it is evident how variable it is; when the first flowers have finished blooming, there are still others yet to open. The creamy white petals, which do not touch each other, enclose a warm yellow trumpet.
Narcissus 'Richard Bennet' - Archived archive
Intro: 2008. Division 4. The name might refer to the eleventh prime minister of Canada, or perhaps to Sir Richard Rodney Bennett, a British composer and pianist. Little is known about this beautiful, low daffodil, the unknown hybridiser did not register this species with the RHS. Flower: a cheerful jumble of creamy white petals, especially on the outside, together with soft orange petals in the heart.
Narcissus 'Rippling Waters' - Archived archive
Intro: for 1932. Division 5. In the 1940s, this historic daffodil has received many awards. The multi-flowered daffodil opens creamy and turns pure white, the flowers emit a lovely, soft fragrance. Great for naturalising.
Narcissus 'Romy' - Archived archive
Intro: 2008. Division 2. Bred by Karel van der Veek and registered by J.th.M. van der Slot, who named this delightfully fragrant beauty after his daughter. Large white flowers with a broad, ruffled corolla, salmon-orange at the edges, turning yellow towards the center.
Narcissus 'Rosy Trumpet' - Archived archive
Division 1. Pre-1952, Robert O. Backhouse, England. I have to try pretty hard to get some occasional offerings of this beauty from the grower. As far as we know, the first pink trumpet daffodil with creamy white, slightly curled petals and a finely wavy pink trumpet, light pink to creamy white towards the base. The margin is irregularly wavy and sometimes slightly incised.
Narcissus 'Santa Claus' - Archived archive
Division 4. The wonderfully fragrant, double, pure white flowers of this historic daffodil, pre-1950, appear late in spring. Originated from N. 'Cushendall' x N. 'Smyrna', a many awards winning cross cultivated by Guy L. Wilson, Northern Ireland.
Narcissus 'Seagull' - Archived archive
Engels Duits Nederlands Intro: voor 1893. Division 3. Door de Weleerwaarde Heer George Herbert Engleheart, o.a. Appleshaw, Hamphire, Engeland, geïntroduceerd. Deze kleinkronige narcis heeft wat achterover gebogen witte dekblaadjes met een fantastisch gekleurd kroontje, namelijk: van het hart uit geel, overgaand in donkerder geel en afgezet met een oranje randje. 340 Introduction: before 1893. Division 3. Introduced by the Reverend George Herbert Engleheart, among others, Appleshaw, Hampshire, England. This small-crowned narcissus has somewhat backward-curved white bracts with a fantastically coloured corolla, namely: yellow from the centre, transitioning to darker yellow and edged with an orange border.
Narcissus 'Sophie's Pride' - Archived archive
This historic daffodil was dug up from the Keukenhof Forest by Mr. Kees van der Salm. Named after Joséphine Dekker. In terms of flower shape, it strongly resembles N. 'Mrs. Langtry', but the cup is double, sometimes abundant, sometimes sparse, sometimes absent, though the doubleness returns the following year. The colors are an indistinct yellow and gray blending into one another, not easy to describe.
Narcissus 'Suave' - Archived archive
Intro: 1976. Division 3. A long-flowering, small-cupped daffodil with a nice soft flower colour. The lemon yellow petals form a perfect, regular flower shape and enclose a small green-yellow cup with a soft orange edge.
Narcissus 'Sugar Baby Love' - Archived archive
Intro: 2014. Division 2. A large-crowned daffodil with an intensely pink cup with a bluish sheen, beautiful in combination with the bright white petals. A unique seedling, with sturdy grey-green foliage.
Narcissus 'Sugar Dipped' - Archived archive
Intro: 2016. Division 6. When the flower opens, the petals are vivid yellow; as flowering progresses, they turn greenish white. The irregularly shaped tip of the warm yellow, slender trumpet resembles a sugar rim. Deliciously fragrant.
Narcissus 'Sweet Harmony' - Archived archive
Intro: 1956. Division 2. The ADS, American Daffodil Society, classifies this classic with the ADS Classics, daffodils registered from 1940 to 1969. With the aim of encouraging growers to preserve these varieties. White petals, a soft yellow cup that turns dark yellow towards the rim.
Narcissus 'Telamonius Plenus' - Archived archive
Division 4. A historic double-flowered daffodil from before 1620 which is better known under the synonym N. 'Van Sion'. Both Parkinson and George Wilmer received the bulbs in 1620, however Wilmer brought the daffodil in circulation as Wilmer's Double Daffodil. Confusion and frustration everywhere. Golden yellow, irregular double flowers. Good for naturalising.
Narcissus 'Thalia Sun' - Archived archive
Intro: 2011. Division 5. A species of the well-known and popular Narcissus 'Thalia'. The frivolous star shape formed by the white petals, is instantly recognizable. The cup is greenish yellow. Strongly fragrant flowers, usually three per flower stem.
Narcissus 'Tresamble' - Archived archive
Intro before 1930 by P.D. Williams. Division 5. A historic daffodil with an airy, elegant growth habit. Two to three ivory white flowers per stem, reminiscent of N. 'Thalia' but it blooms later stays lower. Good for naturalising. Organically grown.
Narcissus 'Velocity' - Archived archive
Intro: 1995. Division 6. Because of the strongly backward curved golden-yellow petals this daffodil gives the impression of being in a hurry. Velocity, its name, meaning speed, movement in a certain direction, is certainly appropriate. This and its fiery color combination, golden-yellow with an orange-red cup, makes it a good newcomer that is above all much healthier than other daffodils with the same colours from this division.
Narcissus 'White Lady' - Archived archive
Engels Duits Nederlands Intro: voor 1897. Division 3. Ontving in 1898 een Award of Merit. Nog steeds verwilderd voorkomend in Noord-Ierland. De bloemkleur van deze oorspronkelijke Leedsii narcis werd in 1935 door de heer J.H. Hytunadi als volgt omschreven: roomgele kroon met citroengele rand en een dikbladig wit bloemdek. 300 Introduction: before 1897. Division 3. Received an Award of Merit in 1898. Still occurring in the wild in Northern Ireland. The flower colour of this original Leedsii daffodil was described in 1935 by Mr. J.H. Hytunadi as follows: cream-yellow corolla with a lemon-yellow margin and a thick-leaved white perianth.
Narcissus 'Wisley' - Archived archive
Intro: 2004. Division 6. On occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Royal Hortical Society this fantastic cyclamineus from the hands of Charles J. van der Veek was named after the famous English garden Wisley. The white petals point backwards and the yellow trumpet is wide open. Beautiful, strong cultivar.
Narcissus 'Yazz' - Archived archive
Intro: 1991. Division 7. A profusely flowering, fragrant jonquil in a special color combination. The petals are soft yellow in the beginning and fade to ivory during flowering. The cup is mustard yellow with a copper-orange edge. Many flowers in rich colors.
Narcissus asturiensis - Archived archive
Division 13. Native to the mountain pastures of Spain and northern Portugal. The perfect miniature of the trumpet daffodil. Both the petals and the trumpet are golden-yellow, the trumpet usually has a pleated edge. Flowers pleasantly early, ideal for the rock garden.
Narcissus bertolinii - Archived archive
A wonderfully fragrant species that has a range across parts of mainland Italy, Sardinia and a small area in France. Deep golden yellow, shallow trumpet-shaped flowers, up to five, in clusters on a 20 cm tall stem. For a sunny position in permeable soil.
Narcissus cantabricus - Archived archive
Division 13. A variable species originally occurring in southern Spain, the Balearic Islands and North Africa. The subspecies differ from each other in particular by the number of grass-like leaves and the leaf size. Hoop skirt-like, glassy white flowers on short 10-15 cm stems. Often blooms early, January-February.
Narcissus cantabricus Nylon Group - Archived archive
Division 10. A group of unselected offspring developed from N. cantabricus var. foliosus x N. romieuxii, Douglas Blanchard, United Kingdom, before 1949. The flowers of the offering, sourced from a German enthusiast, open lime yellow and turn to ivory white. The hoop skirt shape is distinct and the flower is scalloped at the edge. Grassy narrow foliage, often longer than the flower stalks. Under mild conditions, flowering can be expected as early as autumn, otherwise they flower in early spring.
Narcissus cuatrecasasii ssp. segimonensis - Archived archive
Jonquilla dwarf narcissus from Southern Spain. Yellow flower with cup-shaped crown.
Narcissus hedraeanthus - Archived archive
Division 13. Rare species from Southeast Spain, mainly occurring in the Sierra de Cazorla on rocky terrain at an altitude of more than 1500 meters. Striking because of the sulfur-yellow upright yellow flower with protruding stamens and the curved pedicels.
Narcissus jonquilla - Archived archive
Division 13, section jonquilla. Origin: Southern Spain. Delicious sweet smelling wild type for a sunny spot. Each 20 cm high stem carries two to six bright deep yellow flowers with a small cup. The cylindrical leaves are dark green in colour.
Narcissus jonquilla 'Flore Pleno' - Archived archive
A wonderfully fragrant jonquil. Narrow, nodding, globular, double, golden-yellow flowers.
Narcissus jonquilla var. henriquesii - Archived archive
Division 13, Section jonquilla. A jonquil which was frequently used as a genitor. Now mostly forgotten, but remains one of the most beautiful wild forms. Very floriferous, from each bulb grow multiple (six-eight) stems with three to five fragrant, golden flowers each.
Narcissus moschatus - Archived archive
Intro: around 1700. Division 13. Has some beautiful nicknames: 'Silver Trumpet', 'The Drooping White Spanish Daffodil' and 'The Swan's Neck Daffodil'. Moschatus means: smelling of musk. This daffodil has been cultivated for more than 300 years. The original site is unknown, it is possibly extinct there. Gracefully drooping white flowers on 30cm high stems.
Narcissus papyraceus 'Elite' - Archived archive
Completely white winter blooming daffodil from the Mediterranean.
Narcissus pseudonarcissus X triandrus - Archived archive
Hybrid species of the European wild daffodil and the weak Spanish N. triandrus. White flower with light yellow trumpet.
Narcissus rupicola subsp. rupicola - Archived archive
Origin: Spain, north of the Tagus River and Northern Portugal. The leaves show a distinct convex side. The delightfully fragrant, yellow flowers, about two cm in diameter, are located on slender stalks. The cup is twice as wide as it is long. Very suitable for a sunny spot, for example in a rock garden.
Narcissus serotinus - Archived archive
Native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Israel and North Africa. It grows there amongst rocks and on dry hillsides. Flowering begins in September, often just before the leaves develop. The small, white, wonderfully fragrant flowers appear singly or in pairs on a 15 cm tall stem. This species is only suitable for growing in a frost-free greenhouse.
Narcissus tazetta 'Chinese Sacred Lily' - Archived archive
Fragrant, bunch-flowered daffodils for growing indoors. Can be planted in soil or gravel. Keep at room temperature and in direct sunlight. In parts of China, these daffodils are traditionally used in various decorations for the New Year celebration.
Narcissus viridiflorus I - Archived archive
N. viridiflora is an autumn-flowering species, which is stimulated to come into bloom by heavy rainfall after a hot summer. Native to the southern tip of Spain, Gibraltar and partly along the coastline of Morocco. Not hardy in the Netherlands, but can be kept as a potted plant in a greenhouse without any problems. Unique, and I am quite proud that we are able to offer the wonderful selections of Narcissus viridiflora from W.F. Leenen & Zn. in Voorhout.
Narcissus viridiflorus II - Archived archive
N. viridiflora is an autumn-flowering species, which is stimulated to come into bloom by heavy rainfall after a hot summer. Native to the southern tip of Spain, Gibraltar and partly along the coastline of Morocco. Not hardy in the Netherlands, but can be kept as a potted plant in a greenhouse without any problems. Unique, and I am quite proud that we are able to offer the wonderful selections of Narcissus viridiflora from W.F. Leenen & Zn. in Voorhout. Years of effort and expertise have led to the following excellent results, including the winner of the Daffodil Show at the Keukenhof 2015.
Narcissus viridiflorus III - Archived archive
N. viridiflora is an autumn-flowering species, which is stimulated to come into bloom by heavy rainfall after a hot summer. Native to the southern tip of Spain, Gibraltar and partly along the coastline of Morocco. Not hardy in the Netherlands, but can be kept as a potted plant in a greenhouse without any problems. Unique, and I am quite proud that we are able to offer the wonderful selections of Narcissus viridiflora from W.F. Leenen & Zn. in Voorhout.
Narcissus viridiflorus IV - Archived archive
N. viridiflora is an autumn-flowering species, which is stimulated to come into bloom by heavy rainfall after a hot summer. Native to the southern tip of Spain, Gibraltar and partly along the coastline of Morocco. Not hardy in the Netherlands, but can be kept as a potted plant in a greenhouse without any problems. Unique, and I am quite proud that we are able to offer the wonderful selections of Narcissus viridiflora from W.F. Leenen & Zn. in Voorhout.
Narcissus viridiflorus V - Archived archive
N. viridiflora is an autumn-flowering species, which is stimulated to come into bloom by heavy rainfall after a hot summer. Native to the southern tip of Spain, Gibraltar and partly along the coastline of Morocco. Not hardy in the Netherlands, but can be kept as a potted plant in a greenhouse without any problems. Unique, and I am quite proud that we are able to offer the wonderful selections of Narcissus viridiflora from W.F. Leenen & Zn. in Voorhout. Years of effort and expertise have led to the following excellent results, including the winner of the Daffodil Show at the Keukenhof 2015.
Narcissus viridiflorus VI - Archived archive
N. viridiflora is an autumn-flowering species, which is stimulated to come into bloom by heavy rainfall after a hot summer. Native to the southern tip of Spain, Gibraltar and partly along the coastline of Morocco. Not hardy in the Netherlands, but can be kept as a potted plant in a greenhouse without any problems. Unique, and I am quite proud that we are able to offer the wonderful selections of Narcissus viridiflora from W.F. Leenen & Zn. in Voorhout.
Narcissus x odorus - Archived archive
Intro: 1601. Division 13. A spontaneous, natural cross between N. jonquilla and N. pseudo narcissus. They are found in large parts in western South-Europe. The 30-40 cm high flower stem bears two, sometimes three or even four fragrant (odorus) bright yellow flowers. Popularly also known as campernelles. Particularly suitable for naturalizing.
Nectaroscordum meliophyllum -kloon jr- - Archived archive
N. tripedale originates in Armenia. The 1.5-2 cm large, bell-shaped satin pink flowers form a compact inflorescence at 100-130 cm sturdy flower stems. N. tripedale is higher than N. meliophilum, which is from the Crimean. Because of the abundant nectar it is visited by among others bumble bees during the flowering period. Valuable cut and dried flower. Unique range of selections.
Nectaroscordum meliophyllum -zachtroze hoge kloon- - Archived archive
N. tripedale originates in Armenia. The 1.5-2 cm large, bell-shaped satin pink flowers form a compact inflorescence at 100-130 cm sturdy flower stems. N. tripedale is higher than N. meliophilum, which is from the Crimean. Because of the abundant nectar it is visited by among others bumble bees during the flowering period. Valuable cut and dried flower. Unique range of selections.
Nectaroscordum tripedale x meliophyllum - Archived archive
N. tripedale originates in Armenia. The 1.5-2 cm large, bell-shaped satin pink flowers form a compact inflorescence at 100-130 cm sturdy flower stems. N. tripedale is higher than N. meliophilum, which is from the Crimean. Because of the abundant nectar it is visited by among others bumble bees during the flowering period. Valuable cut and dried flower. Unique range of selections.
Ornithogalum -species Nova- - Archived archive
Years ago, Václav Jošt collected a previously unknown Ornithogalum in Turkey. The plant develops to a height of 30 cm and the flower stem bears a screen of up to 40 white flowers. The flowers are green on the outside. The low-growing, grey-green leaves are curled. Dr. Dima Zubov examined the species and concluded that this is a new species. It has not yet been named. Offered for the first time.
Ornithogalum dipcadiflorum - Archived archive
This unique Ornithogalum was found at a still-secret location in Turkey by the Latvian botanist Arnis Seisums. He shared the bulbs with his travel companions Henrik Zetterlund and Janis Ruksans. By exchanging vegetatively grown offspring, good seed could be produced from the initially self-sterile plants. The name is provisional and has yet to be published. The drooping creamy-white flowers are located in a dense 30 cm long spike and bear some resemblance to those of Dipcadi.
Ornithogalum fimbriatum - Archived archive
A very early flowering species native to the Balkans, Greece and Turkey, growing on dry slopes. The white flowers with a green striped back, emerge from a rosette and stand on 10-15 cm high stalks in a dense cluster. The green narrow leaves are hairy underneath and often twisted (fimbriatum) at the base.
Ornithogalum magnum - Archived archive
Introduction: 1935. Origin: North Caucasus. The flower stems, bearing dozens of buds, emerge above the foliage in May, and flowering begins in late May to early June; the lower buds open into pure white, star-shaped flowers with pale yellow stamens. The seed pods, which form immediately after flowering, begin to split open from mid-July onwards. The narrow, dark green leaves are linear in shape. Combine with Allium and perennials.
Ornithogalum narbonense - Archived archive
Introduction: 1613. Origin: The Mediterranean region, but mainly Turkey and Iran. A pyramid-shaped inflorescence bearing up to 75 white, star-shaped flowers, each two centimetres wide, with a broad green midrib on the outer edge of the petals. The 30–40 cm tall stem is leafless. A lovely cut flower.
Ornithogalum pyramidale - Archived archive
Intro: 1752. Origin: the Balkans and central Europe. The thick leaves are grey-green and disappear during or immediately after flowering. Along the upright stems is the pyramid-shaped flower cluster consisting of white flowers with the green stripe. Cut flower.
Oxalis enneaphylla - Archived archive
Intro: 1875 (Brinsley Burbridge). Origin: Falkland Islands and southern Argentina. At first glance, O. enneaphylla resembles O. adenophylla, but it has less deeply lobed leaves and stems that usually bear two or three flowers. The leaves of enneaphylla (= nine-leaved) are grey-green in colour and sparsely hairy. The underground parts consist of tuberous roots with thick, fleshy scales. The delicate little flower is pale pink and adorned with lavender-coloured veins.
Paris polyphylla - Archived archive
Wonderful flowers appear at the top of the thin stems in the early summer. The flowers consist of a narrow collar of greenish-yellow petals with crimson dots at the top, crowned by a purple stem. When the mature stamens splits open in the fall, we discover a spectacular number of bright red berries. Sometimes the tuber remains latent for a longer period of time, so be patient. Completely winter hardy.
Paris thibetica - Archived archive
A species from China. The 20 to 40 cm high stem bears a crown of narrow, slightly ruffled petals, with in the middle a lime green flower. The overlapping sepals form a nice foundation for the distinctively coiled reddish petals, between which the long stamens appear. The red berries appear in autumn. In forest soil in (semi) shade.
Puschkinia peshmenii - Archived archive
A recently described species from the province of Hakkari in the far southeast of Turkey, near the border with Iran. This beautiful Pushkinia grows at an altitude of 2,000 meters at the snow line. Discovered in 1974 by Hasan Pesmen, but not named until 2007. The green flowers are unique in color and form a beautifully developed flower cluster.
Puschkinia scilloides 'Sky Vision' - Archived archive
A Puschkinia with larger and more intense blue flowers, with the familiar dark blue veining, in a more substantial flower cluster. A brilliant and distinctive form that had been found by Eugenijus Dambrauskas in a large batch of P. scilloides grown for the Russian market at the time.
Romulea clusiana - Archived archive
Found by J. Hulme near Gibraltar, perhaps the most striking of the Mediterranean species. The fairly large, purple flowers have an attractive deep orange-yellow center. The distribution area of R. clusiana is Spain, Portugal, and the coastal region of Northeast Africa.
Romulea crocea - Archived archive
Found in southern Turkey near Antalya, in damp meadows; this in contrast to other species which usually occur in sandy places. Yellow flowers the size of R. bulbocodium. Abundant and long-flowering. Tolerates frost reasonably well.
Romulea monadelpha - Archived archive
A notable species from South Africa where it is found on moist clay soils derived from igneous rocks in the area of the Bokkenveld Plateau and the Roggeveldberge. First described by Robert Sweet in 1830. The intensely burgundy-coloured flowers show a slightly edged, black base spot on each petal. The three to five very slender leaves are grooved.
Sanguinaria canadensis - Archived archive
Origin: eastern North America. The heart-shaped, lobed leaves are grey-green on the top side, teal on the underside and often appear during or immediately after flowering. The bright white flowers bloom in April-May. The fleshy rhizomes contain a red milky sap, hence the Dutch name: bloedwortel (bloodroot). For a slightly shaded spot in a humus-rich, moist but well drained soil.
Sanguinaria canadensis 'Multiplex' - Archived archive
A double-flowered form. This blood root has won every possible award. White pompoms sprout between the blue-green leaves. These flowers last longer than the single-flowered ones. Superb for every shade garden.
Scilla (Othocallis) armena Nakhitschevan - Archived archive
This Scilla from the Caucasus is related to S. siberica, but the stem carries only one flower per stem and opens in more of a bowl-like shape. Grows multiple stems.
Scilla (Othocallis) caucasica Zangezur (sterile) - Archived archive
This from southern Armenia originating Scilla is also related to S. siberica. The difference is evident from the long flower stems with up to 10 flowers, almost as big as (but less robust than) those of 'Spring Beauty'.
Scilla (Schnarfia) messenaica - Archived archive
Soft blue flowers in loose clusters, resembling S. bithynica. Occurring in grasslands in light shade in the Peloponnese.
Scilla (syn. Chionodoxa) X 'Zwanenburg' - Archived archive
Strong clone selected by Van Tubergen. Originally known as Chionodoxa, now botanically as Scilla.
Scilla bifolia var. taurica - Archived archive
A strong growing and profusely flowering species. The available batch was once cultivated from a single bulb. This Scilla was found by Reinhardt Suckov of the former East German Academy of Sciences on the Crimea peninsula in Flaumeichenwald. Every 20cm high stem bears ten to twenty flowers.
Scilla greilhuberi - Archived archive
Native to Iran in lightly shaded forest areas. The slender leaves develop as early as autumn and remain green throughout the winter. Early in spring the long flowering spikes consisting of bright-blue bells appear. Prefers a place in light shade.
Scilla ingridiae 'Vaclav' - Archived archive
A strongly distinctive form of the species, discovered by the Czech connoisseur and enthusiast Vaclav Jost, in the Taurus Mountains in southern Turkey. The numerous long flower clusters carry up to ten blue flowers per stem.
Scilla lilio-hyacinthus - Archived archive
The Pyrenean squill is native to the southern Pyrenees and the Cantabrian Mountains on damp, (partially) shaded spots. Fresh green lanceolate leaves, the blue star-shaped flowers appear in a spike-shaped inflorescence. Easily recognised by its odd, lily-like sphere.
Scilla persica - Archived archive
Up to 50 star-shaped, mid-blue flowers form an airy flower cluster, appearing from April. The shiny pale green leaves are up to 30 cm long in the shape of a V, with a stout “keel” forming the base of the V. Found on moist meadows in Turkey and northern and western Iran, Scilla is an excellent bulbous plant to keep in the garden in nutrient-rich soil.
Scilla peruviana - Archived archive
Introduction: 1607. Origin: Italy, North Africa and the island of Madeira. Legend has it that Clusius mistakenly named this Scilla after the country of Peru: the plants he examined had arrived on a ship called ‘Peru’. Hence the name. The bulbous inflorescence consists of dozens of pale blue florets with oval petals and clearly protruding yellow stamens and anthers. Despite the bulbs’ substantial size, they should be planted shallowly. For optimal flowering, plant them in a sunny and warm spot.
Scilla peruviana 'White Moon' - Archived archive
Beautiful, now also a white form of S. peruviana. The white star-shaped flowers have a green central vein running across the petals. Also suitable as a potted plant.
Scilla rosenii - Archived archive
Intro: 1849. Origin: north-eastern Turkey (Artvin province) and adjacent southern former Russia. The bell-shaped flowers with strongly backward-curving petals, are soft azure-coloured with a white centre. The flower is somewhat reminiscent of Dog’s-tooth-violet. For a cool and shaded spot.
Scilla siberica 'Spring Beauty' - Archived archive
As early as 1939, this selection won an Award of Merit from W.J. Eldering. The hyacinth-blue flowers are larger in all parts than those of S. siberica. Excellent for naturalization.
Sternbergia candida - Archived archive
A species discovered in 1976 by Brian Mathew and Baytop, named three years later. The only site found so far is in south-west Turkey, near Fethiye on the edge of cedar forests. The lovely, fragrant white flowers appear in winter, preceded by the grey-green, long narrow leaves.
Sternbergia sicula 'Arcadian Sun' - Archived archive
This famous, floriferous clone was collected at 300 meter altitude in southern Greece by Herbert and Molly Crook in 1966. Later, the bulbs came to the nursery of Mr. M. Hoog. Narrow dark green leaves, numerous butter yellow flowers on short stalks. For a sunny, dry spot.
Sternbergia vernalis - Archived archive
A spring-flowering Sternbergia, native to rocky slopes in among others Iran, the Kopet Dag to the Caucasus, Turkey and Syria. Collected from the northernmost population in Armenia. The yellow flowers have slender petals making them look like stars. The flat, slightly longitudinally twisted leaves are sea-green. This plant needs a lot of summer heat and drought to flower.
Sternbergia vernalis x candida - Archived archive
A hybrid created from a cross of S. vernalis x S. candida, with S. vernalis being the pollen donor. The result is a large-flowered, spring-flowering Sternbergia in a beautiful soft lemon-yellow hue.
T. 'Duc van Tol Red and White' - Archived archive
Duc van Tol tulip from 1750
T. gesneriana L 'Lutea Pallida' - Archived archive
Single late tulip from 1902
T. gesneriana L. var. spathulata - Archived archive
Single late tulip from before 1904
Tecophilaea cyanocrocus 'Storm Cloud' - Archived archive
Chilean crocus, gentian crocus. A fragrant spring bloomer, approximately 10 cm tall. Origin: Chile, primarily relatively high in the Andes at an altitude of 2,000 meters. Reasonably hardy.
Tecophilaea cyanocrocus 'Violacea' - Archived archive
Introduced by Max Leichtlin in 1881. Chilean crocus, selected plants with a violet-purple colour. One, often two flowers appear in succession per flower stalk.
Trillium angustipetalum - Archived archive
A species found in the mountain ranges of California, often in the company of Sequoiadendron. The slender, upright petals are dark blackish-red. A somewhat larger, striking form with abundant purple-spotted apple-green foliage. Belongs to the subgenus Phyllantherum, in which the flowers are upright and stemless.
Trillium catesbaei - Archived archive
Origin: North Carolina to Georgia and Alabama. The bronze-colored leaves are oval and short stemmed. The graceful nodding white flower often has a pink glow. Sometimes it is completely pink. Belongs to the trilliums of which the flowers sit on a flower stem above the leaves.
Trillium chloropetalum - Archived archive
372 Native to the shaded thickets of California. The large, upright flowers vary in color from white, white-green, and various shades of purplish-red, sitting directly above the large, oval-shaped, marbled leaves. A common name for this giant trillium is “giant trillium”. It belongs to the subgenus Phyllantherum, in which the flowers are upright and stemless.
Trillium chloropetalum var. giganteum - Archived archive
Californian giant wake-robin. This variable variety is native to the San Francisco Bay Area, specifically in the northern part. Distinguishable from the species due to the absence of yellow pigment in the petals. The common colours are white, pink, bright red-purple and all shades in between. If they are scented, they smell of roses. The leaves are green or purple marbled. Belongs to the subgenus Phyllantherum, with upright and stemless flowers.
Trillium erectum forma albiflorum - Archived archive
A beautiful white form of T. erectum. The flowers have a striking black center. They occur in the same area as the red form, both mixed in populations and separately. Belongs to the trilliums, in which the flowers sit on a flower stalk above the foliage.
Trillium kurabayashii - Archived archive
'Giant Purple Wakerobin' is locally called this Trillium, occurring on the northwest coast of America, northern California and southern Oregon in nutrient-rich, humus-rich soil. In 1975, botanist J.D. Freeman named the Trillium after Japanese cytologist Masataka Kurabayashi. The large leaves are distinctly dark brown or green mottled and slightly wrinkled when mature. The petals they dark reddish-purple, oblong and erect.
Trillium lancifolium - Archived archive
The twisted petals are striking and characteristic of this species. The petals, which can vary in color from dark maroon and bicolor to almost green, are erect, long, and slender. The flower stalk can become quite robust, up to 45 cm long. In its natural habitats in Alabama, Georgia, and Florida, it is primarily found in very damp places, sometimes where water remains standing for several days. It belongs to the subgenus Phyllantherum, in which the flowers are erect and stalkless.
Trillium rugellii - Archived archive
A species whose distribution area is centered in the southern Appalachians, Virginia, and Carolina. Striking features are the purple stamens and the usually purple ovary, which contrast beautifully with the white and green petals. The flowers nod and are half-hidden beneath the green leaves. It belongs to the trilliums, in which the flowers sit on a flower stalk above the foliage.
Trillium sulcatum - Archived archive
Beautiful, striking wild form found in Tennessee. The broad petals of the violet-red flowers curl backward, which is characteristic of this species. Sturdy, deep green foliage. Somewhat reminiscent of T. erectum. Belongs to the trilliums, in which the flowers sit on a flower stalk above the foliage.
Triteleia 'Pink Heaven' - Archived archive
A genus closely related to Brodiaea and Dichelostemma, consisting of more than thirty species. Triteleia tolerates full sun as well as light shade. Soil types may vary from sand to loam, but must be well-draining and nutrient-rich. Perfect plants for naturalizing. Beautiful, long-lasting cut flowers.
Triteleia 'Rosy' - Archived archive
Beautiful new lilac-pink double-flowered Triteleia. A genus closely related to Brodiaea and Dichelostemma, consisting of more than thirty species. Triteleia tolerates full sun as well as light shade. Soil types can vary from sand to loam, but must be well-draining and nutrient-rich. Perfect plants for naturalizing. Beautiful, long-lasting cut flowers.
Triteleia 'Silver Queen' - Archived archive
The pure white flowers are arranged in an umbel and are suitable for picking and placing in a vase. Triteleia also naturalises well in a warm, sunny border.
Triteleia 'Twilight' - Archived archive
A multi-flowered umbel, with about 40 violet-blue flowers with a violet midrib. The whole resembles a finer version of an Agapanthus. The leaf is slightly bluish dark green, 1.5 cm wide and lays flat. Excellent cut flower.
Triteleia hendersonii - Archived archive
Yellow Triteleia with a brown-red stripe in the center of each petal. Umbel with 10-15 flowers. Prefers a relatively damp spot.
Triteleia ixioides 'Starlight' - Archived archive
In the early nineties, this Triteleia was selected from T. ixioides var. scabra, which is native to California (USA). Has a large umbel consisting of dozens of cream yellow flowers with one dark yellow stripe in the middle of each petal. Stunning in combination with red-leaved Heuchera. A long flowering period, from May to June. Cut flower.
Tulbaghia 'Cosmic' - Archived archive
A Tulbaghia hybrid from England. Beautiful tall plant with a larger flower. Striking yellow corolla and fragrant to moths in the evening and at night.
Tulbaghia 'Moya Max' - Archived archive
A plant resembling Tulbaghia Moya, but coarser in every respect. Both the leaves, the flower stalks (up to 60-70 cm), and the flowers are distinctly larger. The flowers have a striking purple color for Tulbaghia, with a brown corona. The flowers emit a strong fragrance (cinnamon) from 5:00 PM until the following morning. This is to attract moths to the flowers.
Tulbaghia 'Purple Eye' - Archived archive
Striking soft lilac-pink flowers with a prominent purple eye in the center of the flower. Fragrant.
Tulbaghia 'Seren' - Archived archive
A coarse Tulbaghia violacea selection from America. There is a striking amount of white in the petals.
Tulbaghia capensis - Archived archive
Native to South Africa, Western Cape. Cultivated since 1774. A slow-growing wild variety found on stony ground. The flower consists of green petals with an orange corolla and has a strongly sweet and fragrant cinnamon scent.
Tulbaghia comminsii x violacea - Archived archive
A hybrid that produced a larger plant than T. comminsii. Up to 10 flowers per flower stalk at a height of 35-40 cm. Flowers very light pink with a dark-colored corona. A fast-growing plant.
Tulbaghia leucantha -klein- - Archived archive
A smaller form of T. leucantha with flower stalks of 15 cm and 4-5 flowers. The outside of the flowers is green. The color of the corona starts brown and changes to orange.
Tulbaghia montana - Archived archive
A wild form occurring higher up in the mountains, especially on the southeast side of the Drakensberg. From April the flower stems with grey-violet flowers appear from the tuft of glossy, medium green leaves. White edges, with a bright orange corona. Fragrant in daytime. For in a pot as a tub plant.
Tulbaghia violacea 'Alba' - Archived archive
A white form of T. violacea. Has the same features as the aforementioned, but is less vigorous. Prolonged blooming period from late May. Fairly hardy. An excellent cut flower. Tulbaghia leaves give a delicious, spicy flavor to a salad.
Tulbaghia violacea var. maritima - Archived archive
A subspecies with broad leaves. Mauve-pink flowers consisting of short broad petals that overlap each other slightly, resulting in a nice round flower shape. Flowers throughout the summer.
Tulipa 'Admiral Tromp' - Archived archive
Breeder tulip pre-1932, introduced by C.G. van Tubergen. Commended with an Award of Merit at Haarlem in 1932.
Tulipa 'Adonis' - Archived archive
Rembrandt tulip, type Bijbloemen from 1850. Named after the God Adonis from Greek mythology, an annually dying and resurrecting god. Ivory-coloured flowers with deep purple flames.
Tulipa 'Aga Kahn' - Archived archive
Double early Murillo tulip from 1942.
Tulipa 'Albert Tears' - Archived archive
Breeder Tulip, Broken tulip 1960
Tulipa 'Amiral de Constantinople' - Archived archive
Parrot-tulip from 1772.
Tulipa 'Anna Sluyter' - Archived archive
Double early tulip 1942
Tulipa 'Arabian Mystery' - Archived archive
Triumph tulip from 1953.
Tulipa 'Archeron' - Archived archive
Breedertulip.
Tulipa 'Ariadne' - Archived archive
Single early tulip 1913
Tulipa 'Artus' - Archived archive
Single early tulip from 1860
Tulipa 'Astor' - Archived archive
Lily flowered tulip from 1936
Tulipa 'Attila' - Archived archive
Triumph tulip from 1945.
Tulipa 'Augusta' - Archived archive
Single early tulip 1912
Tulipa 'Bacchus' - Archived archive
Single late tulip, registered on 31 December 1780. Synonyms are: Tulipa 'Regal Purple' and Tulipa 'Royal Purple'.
Tulipa 'Bessie' - Archived archive
Breeder tulip from 1857
Tulipa 'Blue Flag' - Archived archive
Double late tulip from 1850
Tulipa 'Cardinal Mindszenty' - Archived archive
White Murillo tulip.
Tulipa 'Cardinal Rampollo' - Archived archive
Single early tulip from before 1913
Tulipa 'Cardinal's Hat' - Archived archive
Single early tulip from 1860
Tulipa 'Cerise Gris de Lin' - Archived archive
Single early tulip 1860
Tulipa 'Chrysolora' - Archived archive
Single early tulip 1875
Tulipa 'Chérie Écossais' - Archived archive
Rembrandt tulip, also known as ''Scotch Lassie broken'.
Tulipa 'Clara Butt' - Archived archive
A for the 19th century a modern tulip. Late-flowering, long, slender, a soft colour and mostly beautiful. Introduced at the time in 1889 and a popular soft pink tulip for many years.
Tulipa 'Cornelia' - Archived archive
Double early tulip
Tulipa 'Cornelis Kuipers' - Archived archive
Double early tulip from 2003.
Tulipa 'Cramoisi Brilliant' - Archived archive
Single early tulip 1860
Tulipa 'Danton' - Archived archive
Triumph tulip from 1952.
Tulipa 'David Teniers' - Archived archive
Murillo tulip from 1960.
Tulipa 'Dom Pedro' - Archived archive
Breeder tulip from before 1911. Fragrant flowers.
Tulipa 'Duc d' Orange' - Archived archive
Single early tulip 1875
Tulipa 'Duc de Berlin' - Archived archive
Single early tulip from 1860 from an unknown grower. Fragrant flowers with an attractive red-yellow colour.
Tulipa 'Duc van Tol Aurora' - Archived archive
Duc van Tol tulip from 1700. Golden yellow with irregularly shaped orange-red flames.
Tulipa 'Duc van Tol Double' - Archived archive
Duc van Tol tulip from 1830, grower unknown. Synonym Tulipa 'Scarlet King'.
Tulipa 'Duc van Tol Orange' - Archived archive
Duc van Tol tulip from 1700
Tulipa 'Duchess of Kent' - Archived archive
Double early tulip 1939
Tulipa 'EL Toreador' - Archived archive
Double early tulip from 1890
Tulipa 'Elegans Alba' - Archived archive
Lily flowered tulip from 1895
Tulipa 'Elegans Rubra' - Archived archive
Lily flowered tulip from 1895
Tulipa 'Elegans' - Archived archive
Lily flowered tulip from before 1895
Tulipa 'Eleonora' - Archived archive
Single early tulip from before 1875
Tulipa 'Exotic Bird' - Archived archive
Darwin tulip from 1986.
Tulipa 'Fenna' - Archived archive
A profusely flowering dwarf tulip, in which multiple flower stalks appear per bulb. The dull red flowers have a delightful fragrance.
Tulipa 'Feu Ardent' - Archived archive
Breeder tulip, bronze-yellow with a pink tinge on the outer petals.
Tulipa 'Flamingo' - Archived archive
Single early tulip from before 1927
Tulipa 'Fulton' - Archived archive
Breeder tulip from 1951
Tulipa 'Gadelan' - Archived archive
A sport of Tulipa 'Sensation', found in 1926. This beautiful violet-purple Parrot tulip with emerald green spots on the outside of the flower, was awarded an Award of Merit in 1926 and a First Class Certificate in 1930. Both awards had been given by the K.A.V.B.
Tulipa 'Gele Prins' - Archived archive
E.V.T. 1785
Tulipa 'Gemma' - Archived archive
Parakeet tulip from 1920
Tulipa 'General Ney' - Archived archive
A Breeder tulip from 1837, fragrant.
Tulipa 'Girlfriend' - Archived archive
Strong, reliably recurring cultivar with corrugated leaves with dark purple markings. The brightly coloured flowers are pink red on the outside, dark at the base, lightening towards the edge. The inside is soft pink-yellow, with a beautiful red ring that encloses the dark heart. Registered by Janis Ruksans in 1996.
Tulipa 'Glare of the Garden' - Archived archive
Single late tulip from 1904
Tulipa 'Gloria Nigrorum' - Archived archive
Rembrandt tulip from before 1837
Tulipa 'Gloria Solis' - Archived archive
Double early tulip from before 1875
Tulipa 'Gloria' - Archived archive
Breeder tulip
Tulipa 'Gold Tears' - Archived archive
Breeder tulip
Tulipa 'Gordon Cooper' - Archived archive
Darwin hybrid from 1963.
Tulipa 'Gouden Standaard' - Archived archive
Rembrandt tulip from 1760
Tulipa 'Grandissima' - Archived archive
Rembrandt tulip, also known as 'Bronze King broken'.
Tulipa 'Helga' - Archived archive
Single late tulip from 1963.
Tulipa 'Ice Stick' - Archived archive
The wild form is found in the Tien Shan mountains on grassy and rocky slopes. 'Ice Stick' was selected from the wild by the Botanical Garden in Tashkent. Introduced and registered in the Netherlands by Janis Ruksans and J.S. Pennings. Stands out because of its early flowering period. The white flowers have a crimson blush on the outside of the petals.
Tulipa 'Ida' - Archived archive
Triumph tulip from 1954
Tulipa 'Jan Vermeer' - Archived archive
Double early tulip 1942
Tulipa 'Jan W. Reisen' - Archived archive
Double early tulip 1960
Tulipa 'Jan van Zantens Memory' - Archived archive
Lily-flowered tulip introduced in 1966.
Tulipa 'Jaune d'Oef' - Archived archive
Breeder tulip from 1863
Tulipa 'Jupiter' - Archived archive
Breeder tulip from 1913, from an unknown raiser. Initially classified with the Single Late Tulips. Red-violet flowers.
Tulipa 'Kathleen Truxton' - Archived archive
Breeder tulip
Tulipa 'Keizerskroon' - Archived archive
A Single Early Tulip from 1750 by an unknown grower, also known by the sysnonym Tulipa 'Grand Duc'. The stately red-yellow tulip won an Award of Merit at the RHS in 1993. "Belongs to the best of the currently known single early varieties in the trade, and meets the requirements for a good single early Tulip".
Tulipa 'Koh-I-Noor' - Archived archive
Single early tulip from 1895 with deep velvety red flowers that are in an unusual shape, the petals forming an angular crown. Named after one of history's most famous diamonds: Mountain of Light.
Tulipa 'Koningin Juliana' - Archived archive
Single late tulip 1974
Tulipa 'Kroeskop' - Archived archive
Double early tulip
Tulipa 'La Candeur' - Archived archive
Double early tulip from before 1875
Tulipa 'La Douceur' - Archived archive
Breedertulp from 1863.
Tulipa 'La Reine Rose' - Archived archive
Single early tulip from before 1904
Tulipa 'La Remarquable' - Archived archive
Single early tulip 1879
Tulipa 'Lac van Haarlem' - Archived archive
Double early tulip from before 1895
Tulipa 'Le Mogol' - Archived archive
Breeder tulip from 1913.
Tulipa 'Le Printemps' -broken- - Archived archive
A Rembrandt tulip from 1904, grower unknown. Deep purple flowers with white feathers.
Tulipa 'Levant' - Archived archive
Triumph tulip from 1951
Tulipa 'Lord Stanley' -broken- - Archived archive
The ‘broken’ Breedertulp from 1880, but only introduced in the period after but before 1915. From the hands of T. Storer. Named after The Lord Stanley of Preston, previously known as Sir Frederick Stanley (1841-1908), governor general of Canada.
Tulipa 'Louis XIV' - Archived archive
Single Late Tulip from before 1913, unknown grower. Bluish violet flower with a yellow-brown margin. The broken form should be called: Tulipa 'Sindar'.
Tulipa 'Mabel Lorenz' - Archived archive
Single late tulp from 1987.
Tulipa 'Madame Testout' - Archived archive
Double early tulip from 1942.
Tulipa 'Mamasa' - Archived archive
Single late tulip introduced in 1942.
Tulipa 'Maravilla' - Bont blad- - Archived archive
Double late tulip introduced in 1954.
Tulipa 'Marie Louise' - Archived archive
Breedertulp from 1901.
Tulipa 'Markgraaf' - Archived archive
Parrot Tulip from 1750.
Tulipa 'Maroccan Beauty' - Archived archive
Breeder tulip from 1955.
Tulipa 'Martha' - Archived archive
Lily-flowered tulip introduced in 1936.
Tulipa 'Maryland' - Archived archive
Breeder tulip from 1930.
Tulipa 'Maréchal Niel' - Archived archive
Double early tulip 1930
Tulipa 'Mayflower' - Archived archive
Triumph tulip introduced in 1922.
Tulipa 'Miss Ellen Moore' - Archived archive
A Single Early Tulip from 1927, yellow with scarlet flowers.
Tulipa 'Mon Tresor' -bont loof- - Archived archive
Single early tulip 1875
Tulipa 'Most Miles' - Archived archive
Triumph tulip from 1944.
Tulipa 'Mount Everest' - Archived archive
Single late tulip from 1970.
Tulipa 'Mr. v.d. Hoef' - Archived archive
Double early tulip from before 1911
Tulipa 'Mrs. Grullemans' - Archived archive
Single late tulip from before 1944
Tulipa 'Murillo Maxima' - Archived archive
Double early tulip 1939
Tulipa 'Olympic Flame' - Archived archive
Darwin hybrid from 1971.
Tulipa 'Orange King' - Archived archive
Breeder tulip from 1903
Tulipa 'Paeony Gold' - Archived archive
Double late tulip from 1700
Tulipa 'Paeony Red' - Archived archive
Double late tulip from 1700, the grower is unknown. Tulipa 'Paeony Gold' is a sport from this tulip.
Tulipa 'Paragon Everwijn' - Archived archive
E.V.T. 1630
Tulipa 'Paul Rubens' - Archived archive
Double early tulip from 1942.
Tulipa 'Pluvia d'Oro' - Archived archive
Single early tulip from before 1925
Tulipa 'Pompadour' - Archived archive
D.V.T. from 1929. Sport of Tulipa 'Murillo'.
Tulipa 'Pottebakker White' - Archived archive
Single early tulip 1840
Tulipa 'Preludium' - Archived archive
Triumph tulip introduced in 1945
Tulipa 'Prince de Ligne' - Archived archive
Single early tulip from before 1875
Tulipa 'Prince of Austria' - Archived archive
E.V.T. from 1860. Fragrant.
Tulipa 'Princess Amalia' - Archived archive
Single late tulip from before 1908
Tulipa 'Princess Beatrix' - Archived archive
Triumph tulip from 1939.
Tulipa 'Princess Elizabeth' - Archived archive
A Single Late Tulip from 1898, from the hands of E.H. Krelage & Son. Also known by the synonym T. 'Julie Virnot'.
Tulipa 'Princess Juliana' - Archived archive
Single late tulip < 1916
Tulipa 'Prinses Margriet' - Archived archive
Triumph-tulip from 1960
Tulipa 'Proserpine' - Archived archive
Single early tulip 1875
Tulipa 'Purperkroon' - Archived archive
Double early tulip from 1785
Tulipa 'Purple Crown' - Archived archive
E.V.T. from 1785.
Tulipa 'Queen Alexandra' - Archived archive
Breeder tulip from before 1900
Tulipa 'Renown' - Archived archive
Single late tulip from 1944.
Tulipa 'Rex Rubrorum' - Archived archive
Double early tulip from before 1830
Tulipa 'Roi Cramoisi' - Archived archive
Singel Early Tulip 1860.
Tulipa 'Roi Soleil' - Archived archive
Breeder tulip from before 1919
Tulipa 'Roos van Dekema' - Archived archive
Single early tulip from before 1895
Tulipa 'Rose Gris de Lin' - Archived archive
Single early tulip from 1860
Tulipa 'Rose Luisante Foliage Variegated' - Archived archive
Single early tulip, variegated
Tulipa 'Rose Luisante' - Archived archive
Single early tulip 1850
Tulipa 'Rose de la Montagne' - Archived archive
A double early tulip dating from before 1893.
Tulipa 'Rubra Maxima' - Archived archive
Double Early Tulip, before 1879.
Tulipa 'Samuel Barlow' - Archived archive
Breeder tulip from 1880
Tulipa 'Samuel Barlow' -broken- - Archived archive
Rembrandt tulip from before 1917, introduced by T. Storer. Reddish brown on yellow ground. Broken 'Samuel Barlow'. (Broken English Breeder Group, Bizarre Group).
Tulipa 'Scarlet Cardinal' - Archived archive
Double early tulip from 1914.
Tulipa 'Schoonoord' - Archived archive
46 Murillo tulip. Sport of T. 'Murillo'. Fragrant.
Tulipa 'Shanghai' - Archived archive
Single late tulip from 1955.
Tulipa 'Soleil Orange' - Archived archive
Rembrandt tulip, also known as 'Oranjezon broken'.
Tulipa 'Spinel' - Archived archive
Double early tulip 1944
Tulipa 'Spring Song' - Archived archive
Darwin hybrid from 1946.
Tulipa 'Stanislaus' - Archived archive
Lily-flowered tulip from the middle of the last century.
Tulipa 'Striped Sail' - Archived archive
Single late tulip from 1960
Tulipa 'Theeroos' - Archived archive
A Double Early Tulip from 1890, from an unknown grower. Soft primrose yellow flowers with a hint of salmon. Also known by the synonyms: 'Brimstone', Brimstone Beauty', Murillo Sulphur, Safrao' and 'Tea Rose'
Tulipa 'Thomas Morus' - Archived archive
Single early tulip from 1820
Tulipa 'Toean' - Archived archive
Single late tulip from 1958.
Tulipa 'Tournesol Red and Yellow' - Archived archive
Double early tulip from 1769.
Tulipa 'Triumphator' - Archived archive
Double early tulip 1919
Tulipa 'Van der Eerden' - Archived archive
Triumph tulip introduced in 1933.
Tulipa 'Van der Neer' - Archived archive
Single Early Tulip from 1860, from the hands of G. Leembruggen. Synonym: Tulipa 'Netcher'. "Distinguished, yet very strikingly, from Tulipa 'Wouwerman' by a much lighter nuance. Both are undoubtedly the designated species in the purple colour."
Tulipa 'Verboom' - Archived archive
Single early tulip from before 1875 Syn. Pottenbakker Scarlet
Tulipa 'Vermillion Brilliant' - Archived archive
Single early tulip 1845
Tulipa 'Victoria' - Archived archive
Single early tulip 1913
Tulipa 'Viridiflora' - Archived archive
Viridiflora tulip from 1700
Tulipa 'Vlammenspel' - Archived archive
Singel late tulip introduced in 1941.
Tulipa 'Vredehof' - Archived archive
Singel Late tulip introduced in 1950.
Tulipa 'Vuurbaak' - Archived archive
D.V.T. from 1890.
Tulipa 'Vuurvlam' - Archived archive
Single early tulip from 1897
Tulipa 'Weber' - Archived archive
Triumph tulip from 1928.
Tulipa 'Wildhof' - Archived archive
Triumph tulip from 1947
Tulipa 'Wilhelm III' - Archived archive
Double early tulip from before 1893
Tulipa 'Wilhelm Kordes' - Archived archive
Double early tulip
Tulipa 'Wouwerman' - Archived archive
Single early tulip 1860
Tulipa 'Yellow Perfection' - Archived archive
Breeder tulip from before 1913.
Tulipa 'Yellow Rose' - Archived archive
Double late tulip from before 1700
Tulipa 'Zuiderkruis' - Archived archive
Rembrandt tulip, also known as 'Southern Cross broken'.
Tulipa aitchisonii var. clusianoides - Archived archive
Found in the mountains of Afghanistan in the vicinity of Kabul, Kashmir, and Chirtal. White flowers with blushes turning maroon red to pink on the outside, and a black heart inside edged with a maroon red border.
Tulipa aucheriana x hageri -rood- - Archived archive
From the same cross, a very striking red-flowering tulip has also emerged. The small, pointed flowers are predominantly red on the outside. Inside the flower, it is warm yellow from the center, somewhat mottled with red, transitioning to dark red at the tips. A magnificent addition, slightly shorter than the yellow variety.
Tulipa batalinii - Archived archive
Intro: 1889. Origin: Central Asia, the Pamir-Alai Mountains. It is suspected to be a T. montana, but evidence of that is yet to be found. Classification is again according to the ideas of the K.A.V.B. The flower colour is soft lemon yellow with a brown heart. As flowering progresses, the little tulip turns almost white.
Tulipa biflora - Archived archive
Intro: 1776. Origin: South East Europe to the Caspian Sea and the Caucasus. A variable species. The two relatively large leaves are adorned with a red edge. The only twelve cm high flower stem bears three fragrant flowers, which are white with a large yellow heart. It could well be the smaller version of Tulipa turkestanica.
Tulipa clusiana 'Chitral Vale' - Archived archive
A vigorously growing clone, strikingly larger than the species. The beautifully shaped flowers are slightly more bulbous and larger, but the brilliant colour combination, pinkish red with white and the fantastic dark centre are unmistakable. The name comes from the valley in Pakistan where T. clusiana is found, among others.
Tulipa clusiana 'Sheila' - Archived archive
Introduced in 1992 as a new hybrid of T. clusiana. The outer petals are primrose-yellow and feature a cardinal-red flame running from bottom to top. The inside of the flower is also primrose-yellow, though the red is slightly lighter there. A magnificent, long-flowering Tulipa that blooms from mid-April through to May.
Tulipa clusiana var. cashmiriana - Archived archive
The supply of this species was collected in 1969 in Kashmir, an area in Asia spread across China, India and Pakistan. P.N. Kohl, a grower and collector in Srinagar, northern Pakistan, offered the lot to M.H. Hoog in 1970. The slender white, sometimes pale pink petals have a crimson blush on the outside, which becomes more intense in colour as flowering progresses. The inside is white with a yellow centre, sometimes with something blackish purple. Beautiful is the contrast of the black anthers.
Tulipa clusiana var. stellata - Archived archive
Intro: 1827. Origin: among others, the north of Afghanistan and Pakistan. The flowers miss the species' characteristic black throat. On the outside the white flowers have a rosy blush and the whole has a pink glow. The flower stem is longer, 30-35 cm.
Tulipa cretica 'Archanes' - Archived archive
After years of selecting, three beautiful introductions arose from a collection of wild Tulipa cretica that are named after towns in Crete. "Archanes" flowers profusely. The outer petals have a silver pink blush, lightening towards the edge. The inside of the flower is almost white with a yellow heart. Two to three shiny green, spear shaped leaves.
Tulipa cretica 'Heraklion' - Archived archive
Another great selection from Tulipa cretica found near bushes in the mountains of Crete, around Kisamos, Lapsili, Mount Ida, Cape Malacca, Sitra and Akrotiri. Three flowers on a single stem, white with a pink blush that blends into a yellow base. On the back of the outer petals it has hints of fuchsia pink, creating a cheerful two-tone effect. Two or three shiny green, spear shaped leaves.
Tulipa dubia 'Beldersai' - Archived archive
A. Vvedensky described T. dubia in 1935 after a Tulipa collected near the Chotan River in the western Tien-Shan at high altitude. Dubia means: with some doubt. The offered form originally grows on the slopes of the Beldersai valley, near Mount Chimgan. The striking leaves are grey, sometimes almost purple; the flowers are yellow, orange-red on the outside.
Tulipa dubia Tschimgan - Archived archive
This wild tulip starts to bloom before the stem is fully grown. The flower is completely yellow on the inside with on the outside of the petals an orange-red band.
Tulipa gesneriana L 'Lutea' - Archived archive
Single late tulip from 1900
Tulipa gesneriana L 'Rosea' - Archived archive
Single late tulip from 1901
Tulipa hageri - Archived archive
Intro: 1874. Origin: Greece, Crete and near Izmir (Turkey). Named after Friedrich Hager by Theodor von Heldreich, both of whom introduced the little tulip. The bell-shaped flowers have a colour that is a cross between copper and scarlet with a distinctive olive green glow on the outer petals. The heart is black with a yellow edge.
Tulipa hageri 'Splendens' - Archived archive
Introduction: 1945. The flower colour is copper-bronze with a scarlet glow on the outer petals; there is little or no green in the flower. This rare, multi-flowered tulip has three to five bell-shaped flowers on a stem 20–25 cm high. The flower begins to open just a few centimetres above the ground.
Tulipa hissarica - Archived archive
First found in 1935 and described in the Flora of the U.S.S.R. in 1968. A small yellow tulip found in Central Asia, Pamir Alai, Tajikistan, and the Gissarskyi (Hissar) Mountains in Kazakhstan. The lightly scented flowers, with a red blush on the outside, open like a star and often appear with several on a flower stalk.
Tulipa humilis 'China Coral' - Archived archive
One of the many selections that were made from well-growing wild forms from eastern Turkey. A coral pink form with a large, warm yellow heart. Fragrant.
Tulipa humilis 'Lilliput' - Archived archive
Intro: 1987 (Visser Czn.). A multi-flowering 'dwarf' of about 10 cm high with cardinal red, shapely flowers featuring a black heart.
Tulipa humilis 'Magenta Queen' - Archived archive
Intro: 1975, by W. Kooiman. The outer petals are lilac-purple with a fern-green flame, the inner petals are lilac-purple. The inside of the flower is lilac-purple with a yellow base and greenish-yellow stamens. The elongated, somewhat broad leaf is grey-green.
Tulipa humilis 'Violacea Black Base' - Archived archive
The largest-flowered and earliest flowering T. humilis. The flower colour is purple-violet and the lower portion of the outer petals has a hint of green. The striking black heart has a distinctive yellow edge, while the anthers are purple.
Tulipa kaufmanniana 'Latvian Gold' - Archived archive
A hybrid with T. greigii, but better classifies under T. kaufmanniana because of its flower shape. If the large, light golden-yellow flowers with their bright red exterior open themselves, the distinctive dark brown heart with red irregular blushes becomes visible. The corrugated leaves are green-yellow with purple stripes.
Tulipa lanata - Archived archive
Beautiful orange-red flowers with a black centre. It is more often the hybrid species that is being offered under this name. The wild form grows on mount Kugi-Tang in southwestern Uzbekistan.
Tulipa marjolettii - Archived archive
Introduction: 1894. Origin: Eastern France (Savoy), a Neo-tulip. When the flower opens, it is a soft primrose yellow, with pink-red edges and base; as the flower matures, it changes colour to pink-red. The anthers of this late-flowering tulip are yellow.
Tulipa mogoltavica - Archived archive
353 Found on stony slopes in Central Asia, specifically in the Mughal Mountains, in the Angren river valley, near the village of Sanginak. Distinguished from T. greigii by its purple stamens, which are yellow in T. greigii. The leaf is broad, wavy, and speckled with purple. In the Mughal Mountains, children sell bunches of these flowers along the road.
Tulipa montana - Archived archive
Called T. wilsoniana by Hoog. Forms of T. oculus-solis, T. stapfii or T. systola have been wrongly named T. montana. T. montana comes in many different colours and shapes and occurs in the Kopet Dag, Turkmenistan and in the Elbrus and Zagros Mountains in Iran. A perfect red tulip. Introduced by John Lindley in 1827. The flower colour is dark vermilion. The outer petals have a purple glow. The heart is black.
Tulipa montana var. chrysantha - Archived archive
Tulipa montana has many yellow varieties, which grow alongside the red form in the wild. This pure yellow variety originates from the Elbrus and Zagros Mountains in Iran. It was originally named T. chrysantha by Edmund Boisser in 1882. Per Wendelbo reclassified it as T. montana var. chrysantha, but this lovely little tulip is also often sold under the name Tulipa montana Yellow Form.
Tulipa neustruevae - Archived archive
Eugeniia Georgiovna Pobedimova (1898-1973) described this little tulip in 1949. Introduced in the Netherlands In the fifties - sixties, found in a small area around the Kugart River near Jalalabad, Kyrgyzstan. This species is slightly variable in the wild, but recognisable by its slightly inward curving petal tips. Yellow flowers with on the outside a purple blush.
Tulipa orphanidea x T. bakeri - Archived archive
A beautiful crossing from which the flowers are initially completely green. When they open, the clearly pointed flower shape of T. orphanidea becomes visible. The flower then fades to a warm shade of amber yellow with a gorgeous dark copper-brown heart. Grey-green, narrow leaves, red edged.
Tulipa passeriana - Archived archive
Een zelden aangeboden species, behorende tot de Neo-tulipae, die voor het eerst door Emile Levier in 1884 is beschreven. Vernoemd naar Professor G. Passerini die de tulp al in 1871 verzamelde maar abusievelijk als T. dideiri identificeerde. 315 A rarely offered species belonging to the Neo-tulipae, first described by Emile Levier in 1884. Named after Professor G. Passerini, who collected the tulip as early as 1871 but mistakenly identified it as T. dideiri. Origin: Northern Italy. Red flower with a black center bordered in yellow.
Tulipa polychroma - Archived archive
Intro: 1885. Origin: Northern Iran and northwestern Afghanistan. A multi-flowering, only 10-15 cm high tulip. When the sun shines, they look like a bunch of 'stars'. The flower colour is white with some violet on the outer petals. Both the base and the anthers are yellow. They can be admired from March-April.
Tulipa regellii - Archived archive
A very exclusive tulip, only suitable for greenhouse cultivation. Normally, the Tulipa forms only one leaf with longitudinal angular fold lines at the top, as it were. The pleasantly scented flower is white with a pink tinge and a yellow centre. T. regellii is found in the almost desert-like climate of the area around Lake Balkhash in Kazakhstan.
Tulipa rubidusa - Archived archive
This rare species was offered to me from Eric Breed's collection. Regarding the nomenclature, it is not entirely clear to me; could it be a subsp. or forma of T. gesneriana? The current name was given in 2008 by Laurent Lieser. The distribution area is the same as that of T. planifolia. The flower is orange-red, the center is yellow with black spots, and the stamens are purplish-brown.
Tulipa schrenkii - Archived archive
Intro: 1881. Origin: Central and western Russia, in areas along the rivers Don and Volga. There they occur in all imaginable colors. Remarkably, the cultivated clone is closely related to the famous 'Duc van Tol Red and Yellow' tulip, which was frequently used as genitor and has many descendants. It is short, about 15-20 cm. The tapered petals form a rather large flower, red with a beautiful orange-yellow edge. Fragrant.
Tulipa sogdiana - Archived archive
Introduced by the Russian botanist Alexander Bunge in 1851. Origin: Central Asia, mainly in Karakum, Kyzylkum and Amurdar'Ya, growing on sandy, stony soil. If the desert awakes from its grim hibernation and the first rain has fallen, the thousands of small creamy pink flowers of T. sogdania open and show their yellow hearts.
Tulipa subpraestans - Archived archive
Origin: Pamir-Alai. Aleksei Vvedensky described T. subpraestans in 1935. This species produces several attractive, orange-red flowers on each flower stalk and is characterised by its spiral-shaped yellow anthers. Closely related to T. praestans. Deserves a place of honour in any garden.
Tulipa sylvestris subsp. australis - Archived archive
A form of the wild tulip from the Picos de Europa, found in the clay of an old riverbed. Sustains itself well by means of stolons.
Tulipa tetraphylla - Archived archive
Origin: Eastern Tien Shan and China (Dzungaria). This small tulip, 15–20 cm tall, is closely related to T. kolpakowskiana, but its flowers are slightly smaller, yellow in colour with purple spots on the outer petals. Described by Eduard Regel in 1875. The name suggests that the Tulipa has only four petals, but there may also be seven.
Tulipa tschimganica - Archived archive
Yellow and dark red flowers.
Tulipa ulophylla - Archived archive
Intro 1967. A rarely offered species from Iran, Kohsh Jelagh and Haraz valley, Olang Pass in the Elburz Mountains. The long, slender, grey-green leaves stay low to the ground. The flowers are a gleaming warm red, and when they open as a cup, not only the wavy edges of the petals are visible, but also the black spots in the centres, sometimes edged with a yellow margin.
Tulipa vvedenskyi - Archived archive
Named after the Russian botanist and taxonomist A.I. Vvedensky. Origin: Kuramin Mountains, Southern Tien Shan, between Uzbekistan and northern Tajikistan. Tulips that do not yet bloom have a sweet taste. Locally, children snack on these tulips. The foliage is a striking aquamarine. The large bright scarlet to orange flowers show their splendor in late May, a yellow-brown heart and purple anthers.
Vagaria parviflora - Archived archive
A small genus belonging to the Amaryllidaceae, related to Pancratium. From the eastern Mediterranean, needs protection in the winter. Do not let it dry out too much during the summer.
Zantedeschia odorata - Archived archive
A rarely offered, freesia-scented arum originating from Nieuwoudtville, on the Bokkeveld Plateau in South Africa. The white flowers appear in winter above the dark green, arrow-shaped leaves. Annual tubers grown from seed are supplied. These do not flower in the first year after planting, but establish better than perennial tubers. For indoors or in a small greenhouse.
